Our Struggle with God's Judgment

Ezekiel 9:1-11

In this part of Ezekiel’s vision, we see the sentence and judgment brought upon the city. Judgment is not a popular theme in our society. And the idea of judgment coming from God to many seems counter to him being the embodiment of love. So, how do we make sense of such sweeping, pitiless striking dead of men, women, and even little children. This is shocking. How do we reconcile it to a good God?

Ezekiel helps us do this. I wasn’t expecting that when I started studying the book. I knew it spoke of strange visions, judgment and restoration, but finding a helpful answer to God’s justice was a surprise. And the interesting thing about it? It is so simple.

God’s judgment is…just.

That can be hard to embrace. It seems harsh and terrifying. It certainly was for Ezekiel. So, how do we get there? We must understand his justice, escape his justice, and appreciate his justice.