March 17
The Downfall of
Injustice
"The trouble they cause comes back on them. The harm they do falls on their own heads."
Psalm 7:16 (NIrV)
The small town of Greenhaven was once known for its lush fields and crystal-clear river. But over the past few years, the river had turned murky, and fish began to die. Residents complained of strange smells in the air and a spike in illnesses. All signs pointed to the new factory just outside town—a massive complex owned by a powerful corporation that seemed untouchable.
Tara, a local environmentalist and lifelong Greenhaven resident, couldn’t ignore what was happening. She had grown up playing by the river and now watched her own children unable to enjoy the same simple joy. “This isn’t right,” she told her husband one night. “We can’t let this go on.”
She began to research, gathering evidence of the factory’s impact. Tara hosted community meetings, urging her neighbors to join her in demanding accountability. But the corporation was quick to fight back. They sent lawyers to intimidate her and used local media to paint her as a troublemaker. Friends warned her to back down, but Tara couldn’t shake her conviction that something had to change.
One night, overwhelmed and afraid, Tara knelt by her bed. “Lord, I’m scared. I feel so small against this giant. But I know You care for this world You created. Please guide me and give me strength to do what’s right.”
Encouraged by her prayer, Tara pressed on. The community rallied behind her, and soon their protests gained statewide attention. Independent journalists and environmental experts joined the cause, uncovering undeniable evidence of the factory’s wrongdoing.
Facing mounting pressure and legal action, the corporation was forced to shut down the factory. It was a bittersweet victory; while the damage couldn’t be undone overnight, the community had reclaimed their home. Tara saw God’s justice at work. The trouble the factory had caused—the harm to the environment and the people—had ultimately led to their downfall.
Tara realized something profound: God uses ordinary people to stand up against injustice. Her prayerful perseverance became a testimony to the truth of Psalm 7:16, a reminder that wrongdoing often carries the seeds of its own destruction.
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for being a God of justice.
When the world feels overwhelming and injustice seems to prevail, help us to trust that You see everything.
Give us courage like Tara to stand for what’s right, even when it’s hard.
Teach us to rely on Your strength and to believe that You are working behind the scenes, bringing truth to light.
May we always act with love and humility, knowing that You are our guide and protector.
In Jesus' name, Amen.
