" JUSTICE "

Happy Days to you and yours, I sincerely wish you
the very best that the Lord Jesus Christ has to offer.
This weeks message is all about Justice, so settle in
and let's see what the Lord has for us.

Justice is Fairness, Righteousness and the act of
rendering and enforcing a fair verdict whether of
condemnation or reward. It is one of the attributes
of God, who gives abundant mercy but never does so
at the expense of Justice.

Our God is merciful to sinners, and all of us should
be mighty thankful for His kindness. God does not take
pleasure in punishing us, as he is a just God. Know
that he is both just and merciful. I for one am grateful
that God's mercy extends to us. Are you guilty of wanting
God to show mercy to you and justice to everyone else.
Think about it, if God metered out justice to us, exactly
what we deserved, we would not be able to stand before
him. Often we cry out for justice when we feel abused
and unfairly treated.

God " Tries the hearts and minds. " Nothing is hidden
from God - this can be either terrifying or comforting.
Our thoughts are an open book to him. God in his wisdom
as well as his kindness forgives us instead of giving us what
we deserve. How blessed we are that God gives us grace and
mercy rather than only justice. Think what would happen if
God gave you what you really deserve. Maybe it's time to
plead for his mercy.

God is just as thorough in his mercy as he is severe in
his judgment. God's complete and principled fulfillment is
revealed by his hatred of all sin, and this leads to judgment.
God will establish his justice and destroy all evil. Justice is
so very important in the Word of God because (1) Justice is
part of God's nature; it is the way he runs the universe.
(2) It is a natural desire in every person. Even as sinners, we
all want justice for ourselves. (3) When government and
church leaders are unjust, the poor and powerless suffer.
Thus they are hindered from worshipping God. (4) God
holds the poor in high regard. They are the ones most
likely to turn to him for help and comfort, injustice, then
attacks God's children. When we do nothing to help the
oppressed we are in fact joining with the oppressor.
Because we follow a just God, we must uphold justice.

Until Next Time...

Jim