#soap # Isaiah 05 ## Title: Would You Trust a “Fair” God? ## Scripture: (Isaiah 5:16) “The Lord of Heaven’s Armies will be exalted when he punishes, the holy God’s authority will be recognized when he judges.” (NET) ## Observation: One of the ways God shows His goodness is by His justice. Think about it. We love when someone is fair to us, but we want justice for our enemies. If someone hurt you or hurt someone you loved, you would want them to pay the just price for their crime. What if they were let off the hook because the judge liked them? That would be an outrage. Who cares what you like, I want justice. However, if you are the criminal, you really like that judge. It gets confusing and quickly gets out of hand because you no longer know what to believe and what to trust. On the other hand, justice is secure and ultimately “fair” to everyone. It doesn’t move based on circumstances. It is righteous. This is one of the ways God shows His goodness. He is just to all… He is also endlessly merciful to all. He is merciful in the same measure. Therefore, you can look at the amazing mercy He shows to someone and realize you can receive the same. ## Application: Trust God’s justice. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for being trustworthy.