A King Who Returns, 2

Justice is instinctive in humans. When someone wrongs us, we want a just and fair response from authority. The problem is that we don’t always get justice. Sometimes people get away with wronging us. Sometimes the authorities might refuse to prosecute; at other times, the perpetrator is able to cover his tracks. We must face the reality that justice will not come in every circumstance, at least not in this life. But we have a guarantee that God will bring justice; it’s merely a question of when. Full and complete justice comes to earth at two specific times. Both of these times parallel each other in the presence of Jesus the Messiah. The first is when He died on the cross. When Jesus died, He paid the penalty for the sins of everyone. His sacrifice will apply to us when we, by faith, receive His sacrifice on our behalf. Every sin, no matter how heinous, can receive its just punishment on the cross. But not everyone will receive Christ’s sacrifice; so what then? That reality points us to the second coming. When Jesus Christ, the Son of Man, returns, He will bring judgment upon evil and evildoers. The justice we desire will come. Those who have wronged us and rejected Christ will receive His righteous judgment. Justice will be satisfied. Our responsibility is to believe this. Jesus wondered if He would find this kind of faith on earth when He returns. Are we able to trust that God will bring justice? Can we believe that vengeance is the Lord’s? Do we rest in His promise that He will bring justice without much delay? These are the promises of God, and in them we must trust. –Pastor Rory

Sunday at Liberty

9AM: Disagreements of Consciences, Part 2–1 Corinthians 9:19-23

10AM: Pastor Nate–A King Who Returns, 2–Luke 18:1-8 (sermon notes)

6PM: Evening Gathering at the Wagners–Daniel 3