Reflection
In today's readings, faithful witness meets severe opposition and suffering. Jeremiah faces imprisonment for speaking God's truth while witnessing systemic injustice and broken promises. Psalm 79 laments Jerusalem's devastation, and James 5 addresses oppression while calling believers to patient endurance, powerful prayer, and mutual care through trials.

The key insight we can draw from these passages is this: God sees our suffering and injustice, calling us to endure faithfully through prayer while trusting His perfect justice and timing.

Let's break this down into a simple principle:

Remain faithful in speaking truth and living justly, while praying persistently through suffering and caring for others in crisis.

Here are five practical steps we can take to apply today's readings:

1. Spend 10 minutes praying specifically for someone facing injustice or hardship.

2. Identify one truth you need courage to speak and take one step toward speaking it.

3. Check on someone going through difficulty with a call, visit, or practical help.

4. Write down one situation where you're waiting on God's justice and choose patience.

5. Confess one sin to a trusted believer and pray together for healing.

As you go about your day, reflect on this question: How do you respond when doing the right thing leads to personal suffering?

Conclusion
Thank you for joining me today. God sees every injustice and hears every prayer. Remain faithful even when the path is difficult, trusting that He will bring justice in His perfect time. Until tomorrow, may you endure faithfully through every trial.