God is kind. Gentle. Forgiving. Patient. Loving.
We know these things. We talk about them often. We share about how He accepts us no matter what (and He DOES). He created us to be who we are.
He forgives us endlessly. Thank heavens.
He is so patient with us. As we doubt, get bitter, mess up, reject Him, and more.
But the thing we DON’T talk about much? Is how God is JUST.
He is not some passive entity in the sky. He is strong. He is a warrior. He disciplines. He is JUST.
And we don’t often like to think about that part of God - because that part? That means we might have consequences for our actions. That part? Might mean we can’t think the things we think in our heads. That part? Might mean we actually have to obey Him.
And that part - means sacrifice on OUR part.
But that part? Also gives me great solace, relief, and comfort. It means my God has a backbone. It means He is wise. He is discerning.
I need that. I WANT that.
God is not hard-hearted. In fact, I believe He has the softest heart we can imagine. He must - to put up with us. But I also believe He is JUST.
It reminds me to get humble when I get caught up in the whirlwind of my pride.
It leads me to tremble a little bit more - reminding me that I’m not just dealing with a physical president, king, or leader. I’m dealing with GOD.
The all-mighty.
The all-powerful.
The all-just.
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