God's Justice and Mercy

God's Justice and Mercy

Reading: 2 Peter 2:4-10, Romans 6:23

Devotional: Peter's words remind us of God's justice in dealing with sin, while also highlighting His desire to rescue the godly. This juxtaposition of God's justice and mercy finds its ultimate expression in Romans 6:23 - the wages of sin is death, but God's gift is eternal life through Christ. Meditate on the magnitude of this gift. How does understanding God's justice deepen your appreciation for His mercy? Today, thank God for His undeserved grace in your life. Ask Him to help you live in a way that honors this gift and compels others to seek it too.