Justice is the execution of a sentence that is fair and appropriate to the offence committed. It was the justice of God that demanded death as the punishment for sin, but at the same time the mercy and love of God meant that Jesus took that punishment Himself when He died on the cross. God’s justice meant that Jesus had to die, and meant that we could go free if we trust in Him. God loves to see justice done in the world (Isaiah 61:8) but we know that often our world is unjust, and crimes and sins regularly seem to go unpunished. However, there is hope for those who have suffered injustice, as one day the Lord Jesus will return to administer justice and deal once and for all with all those whose crimes have gone unpunished (Acts 17:31). He will usher in a new kingdom where justice will always be done (Ezekiel 34:16, Hebrews 1:8-9).
