Justice Has a Story: The Scroll is Rewritten

Jeremiah the prophet holds in his hands a scroll that carries the very word of God. It carries the truth meant to break hearts, open eyes, and transform the world. And yet, the king has no patience for such words. He takes that scroll, rips it apart, and burns it, thinking that by destroying the words, he can silence the message. He believes he can stop God’s voice. 

But God doesn’t let the message die. God simply says, “Try again.” And so, the scroll is rewritten—stronger, bolder, more defiant than before. The words come back to life reimagined. That’s justice—living, breathing, unfolding right in front of us. 

We live in a world that sometimes feels like it’s truly on fire. We watch as promises are broken, and what we love begins to fade before our eyes. It’s easy to feel like nothing can be salvaged from the ashes. But this story reminds us that the message of justice—God’s justice—doesn’t burn away. It can’t be silenced. It is always being rewritten. It rises, again and again, in ways we can’t always see or understand. 

Justice is not an abstract idea that lives in books or speeches. It’s not some far-off promise. Justice is real. It’s embodied. It’s the resilience of the oppressed, the refusal to give up. It’s the healing of brokenness, the hope that refuses to die, the promise that keeps pushing through. 

We know that life doesn’t always go the way we plan. We make mistakes. We face setbacks. But in the middle of all that, God invites us to show up, to live boldly. We are part of a bigger story—one that’s always being rewritten, one that holds space for our pain, for our healing, and for the world’s transformation. 

This Sunday, as we continue in our theme Justice Has a Story, we’ll lean into this moment of renewal. Whatever you carry—pain, fear, hope, joy—bring it with you. In the story God is writing, there is space for healing and justice for all of us.  

Justice is happening right here, right now, through people like you and me. And together, we are part of the story God is writing—a story of justice that will not be silenced, and that will be lived out through our faith, courage, and love. 

Peace, 
Pastor Katie