#soap # Judges 09 ## Title: Justice Comes… Eventually ## Scripture: (Judges 9:56) “God repaid Abimelech for the evil he did to his father by murdering his 70 half brothers.” (NET) ## Observation: One of the things that seems frustrating to many is God’s timing. He seems to let evil carry on longer than we would. Then, when justice comes, it often seems different than we would have chosen. Sometimes it doesn’t look like justice comes at all. Here is what we have to remember. First, your worst enemy is still God’s creation just like you. God’s hope for them is mercy. Therefore, when you see God’s mercy, realize that same longsuffering is extended to you too. Second, God’s justice extends past this life. Therefore, if you do not see justice for someone in this life, that doesn’t mean justice is not served. We only see our world right now. We cannot see things in the light of eternity. Finally, God is fully just. Therefore, just because it seems as though someone ‘gets away’ with something does not mean they do. No one escapes the justice of the Lord. Thank goodness for grace. ## Application: Remember… the extended grace and mercy we are frustrated about when it is shown to our enemies is the same grace and mercy extended toward us. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for Your grace and mercy.