Revelation 6:9-10
When he ripped off the fifth seal, I saw the souls of those killed because they had held firm in their witness to the Word of God. They were gathered under the Altar, 10 and cried out in loud prayers, "How long, Strong God, Holy and True? How long before you step in and avenge our murders?"
A couple of thoughts here. First notice that those who are calling for justice were killed because they had held firm in their witness to the Word of God. They were faithful to God and they were killed. God did not prevent this. So much for the health and wealth gospel.
Second notice that they were killed for their stand on the Word of God. Interesting that things always seem to come down to this. Men do not want to hear what God says because it condemns their actions and calls them to turn from their sin.
Finally, those who are killed are calling for God to act as the supreme judge that he is. This is reminiscent of the Old Testament approach to God where it is as if those who have been killed are plaintiffs at the bar. They call for justice against those who have killed them, against those who hate God and all that he stands for.
O Lord God we would see all men come to faith in you. However, if men won't come to faith, if they continue to oppose you. We understand that either they will win, or you will win. We side with you.
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