A Quiet Trust in God’s Justice
Day 37 – 1 Apr (Wed)
“But you, Lord Almighty, who judge righteously and test the heart and mind, let me see your vengeance on them, for to You I have committed my cause.” Jeremiah 11:20
In this passage, Jeremiah realises that people close to him are plotting harm against him. What makes it especially painful is not just the threat itself, but the betrayal behind it.
Yet instead of taking revenge or defending himself with force, Jeremiah turns to God. He describes himself as “a gentle lamb led to the slaughter,” choosing surrender over retaliation.
There is something deeply challenging here. When we are misunderstood, mistreated, or even betrayed, our natural instinct is often to fight back, defend ourselves, or prove that we are right. But Jeremiah models a different response. He entrusts his cause to God—the One who sees all things clearly and judges righteously.
This does not mean ignoring injustice or pretending the pain does not exist. Jeremiah is honest about his hurt. But he releases the outcome into God’s hands, trusting that God knows every heart and will act in His perfect time.
Have you ever been blamed for something you did not do?
I remember a time when my elder brother accused me of taking his favourite tie when he could not find it. I explained that I had not taken it—I had no use for a tie—but he refused to believe me. I tried to ignore the situation because I was busy preparing for a Sunday School outing the next day.
Suddenly, in his anger, he slapped me across the face.
I felt deeply hurt and humiliated—accused of something I was completely innocent of. All I could do was cry and pray, asking God for comfort.
A few days later, he found his tie. But he never apologised. That silence hurt almost as much as the accusation.
Not long after, I moved out of my father’s house. In time, God blessed me with a new home and a loving husband, and I found peace again.
Looking back, I realise that while justice did not come in the way I expected, God was still at work—healing, providing, and restoring.
Today, if we find ourselves wounded by others—especially those we trust—let us pause before reacting. Let us bring our situation before God and entrust our cause to Him. We do not have to fight every battle on our own nor carry the weight of justice ourselves.
There is peace in knowing that God sees, God knows, and God will act.
Shirley Kwek🙏✝️
Pastoral Staff