We read in the Holy Scripture that "The meek shall inherit the earth" (Matthew 5: 5). But as much as it is explained that meek does not equal weak, but rather should be seen as representing “controlled strength,” it still doesn’t seem to mesh well with how things actually play out on earth. That is to say, those that are meek, controlled strength or not, who keep doing the right thing, with the expectation that by doing just this, that it all will eventually work out in their favor, just appears that this will not only seemingly take forever, but, tellingly, in addition, there is the general belief that those that don’t exert their righteousness through some decisive action in one form or another, are going to basically never going to inherit much of anything. Still, perhaps they will, for the Bible seems to tell us so.
On the other hand, a proverb that seems to be more appropriate for what we see in today’s world, which so often we find filled with injustice, oppression, disrespect, unfairness, and greed would be that there will come that time when “the oppressed shall have their day.” Not only, does this sound right, but it also sends a message to all those who are bossing people around at the present time, that things that they expect will always be the same, and will always be in their favor, are subject to change, and when that change comes, those that have enjoyed lording it over others, will indeed face the consequences of having had more than their fair share of the day.
This type of belief that the oppressed will have their time, is the very thing that keeps those who are oppressed secure in their belief that their time will come when they will find fulfillment and that the shoe will indeed be on the other foot, providing those previously oppressed with the power and responsibility that they had been wrongly denied, thus allowing them to do something constructive with their newfound position. This is the heart of the matter when it comes to injustices of all types, for our God, does not slumber and will not be mocked, which is why those who do wrong and misuse their position, must understand and comprehend, that no run of unjustified good fortune will extend forever, and when it so ends, it will end badly for them.
To believe that the oppressed will have their day gives life to those who are hurting, and provides hope to them, as well, for they thus will therefore be provided the fair opportunity to teach those that they mentor, the value of knowing not only the difference between right and wrong, but why it is important, no matter the circumstances, to do the right thing, for in that righteousness, comes strength, and with the strength, comes change, and in that change, the tables will turn, for those that have faith that they will have their day, are the very same, that will achieve that very thing, for the benefit of the society that they have enlightened and done right by.