Lady Justice depicts justice by the symbols she bears. The sword symbolizes the court's coercive power; the scales in her hand represent competing claims that are weighed; and the blindfold represents impartiality in doing so. As good a system our justice may be, it has one great flaw: humans are the ones weighing and coercing. Humans are limited in knowledge, wisdom, and power.
Psalm 9 depicts God as the King enthroned to rule with justice. He is the one who is keeping track of our lives. One day, he will call everyone to give an account for everything. God will weight every thought, word, and deed. God is Almighty to enforce his law. God is truly impartial in his judgments. God is truly just.
The knowledge that God rules with justice and the promise of a Judgment Day brings security to the believer's life. We have a God we can trust. His promise enables us to relinquish revenge and embrace love. Our relationship with him compels us to seek truth and practice impartiality ourselves.
Our security is not in the justice system of this earth. It is not found in an alarm system installed in our homes and cars. It is not in our bank accounts, retirement funds, or medical plans. Our security is in a God who rules with justice and one day will exact justice upon the whole earth for the dead and the living. It enables us to love and suffer with endurance and patience until that day.
Father, may the knowledge of your justice fill my mind and heart and give me the security I need. May I always trust you. Don't allow me to wander away from you to seek security in other things or people. May I live with a great sense of expectation for Judgment Day. Amen.
