Jesus – the Lord of vengeance

Disciples of hope

Often we think of Jesus as merciful and rightfully so. Because he took upon himself the sins of the world. He is the Son of God who gives us real salvation.

For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life. (Romans 5:10)

However there’s another side to this. Jesus is also the Lord of vengeance. Because where there is injustice there follow the judgements from God. For though God is merciful he is also holy. Due his holiness God won’t forever stay his sword of judgement. Jesus is not  trigger happy. He does give time for people to repent but if they keep ignoring the call to holiness then he can and will execute justice.

Let’s read Nahum 1: 2-6 which says;

The Lord is a jealous and…

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