Justice is easy?

We are in the midst of a legal battle - not a place either my husband or I enjoy being. But here we are. We have spent a lot of time discussing how best to handle the issue - at times disagreeing, at times resigning, at other times feeling empowered. "We should pray about this, " I say, even while we must make decisions relatively quickly.

What is the "easy" way out? What does that really mean? Does it mean the path of least resistance that can leave one feeling ultimately unsatisfied (not really "easy" then), or is it the path of the most work and endurance - fighting for justice, even if justice doesn't come, but at least it's "done" and we can move on (laborious, so perhaps this is also not "easy")?

I look at these words:

Deuteronomy 16:19-20

¹⁹ Do not pervert justice or show partiality. Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the righteous. ²⁰ Follow justice and justice alone, so that you may live and possess the land the LORD your God is giving you.

I think these are good words for me to hear right now: "Follow justice AND justice alone." It sounds "easy," doesn't it? Keep focus. Keep on the path. Simply follow justice and do not be distracted by arguments against it.

I think these words tell me that what is worthwhile is worth fighting for. Don't give up, don't give in, persist - seek what is just for it is in staying on the path of justice that one ultimately shares in the dominion of God.

Today I am thankful for the reminder of justice and for courage to walk on a just path, even though it's not quite the "easy" thing to do.