(The following is the December 22 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Revelation 16 and pay close attention to verses 4-7.) Most people suffer injustice inflicted by others at some point. Whether a random event by someone we don’t know or intentional harm from someone opposed to us, we …
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Justice, Mercy, or Grace?
(The following is the September 21 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 2 Thessalonians 1 and pay close attention to verses 5-12.) Jesus’ first coming was about salvation; his second coming will be one of judgment. Our attitude toward judgment may depend upon who is being judged. …
God is Patient, But Justice Is Coming
(The following is the May 22 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read Acts 12 and pay close attention to verses 20-23.) God is incredibly patient. Peter wrote, “The Lord does not delay his promise, as some understand delay, but is patient with you, not wanting any to …
Killing Terrorists – Cause For Joy?
Friday night I watched the evening news broadcast from ABC. One of the stories was of the U. S. drone strike in Pakistan that killed a terrorist leader. In reporting the story, ABC's Brian Ross quoted an unnamed government official as saying "Life is good" in response to the news that the terrorist was killed. …
Our Backwards Relationship with Justice, Mercy and Grace
I wish I could recall who I first heard the following definitions from years ago, but I can't. Nevertheless, the following definitions of justice, mercy and grace have stuck with me for a long while. Here they are: Justice is getting what you deserve. Mercy is not getting what you deserve. Grace is getting more than you …
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