The Almighty,
according to this parable,
interpreted by one, Jesus,
who is also called God's son,
grants justice to those who seek it.
Whatever that means.
We could do with a bit more justice.
For refugees and asylum seekers,
women who are beaten,
children who are abused;
innocent victims
of air attacks,
lax gun laws,
racial bigotry, misogeny, and religious
fear;
not to mention capitalism's excesses,
corrupt politicians
and dishonest jurists.
Like the judge in the parable.
We who seek justice, this story
declares,
are encouraged to cry out day and night
to the aforesaid Almighty.
I might quietly suggest
that such crying out,
railing against such a raft of
injustices,
loudly, persistently and annoyingly,
might in fact be the inconvenient duty
of all who follow Jesus.
©
Ken Rookes 2016
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