the day

In a Simpson’s episode where Homer wants to imitate Flanders faith life, Homer keeps a portrait of God on his desk at work. The image shifts as he moves it back and forth. A smiling God turns into an angry God as he moves the picture. As he does this Homer says, “Vengeful God; Loving God.”

Homer reminds us that the God of love is also the God of justice. Completely loving and completely fair. Sin cannot go unpunished. A price must be paid. That payment will become due at the “Day of the Lord.” This is a final time of justice when God brings in his Kingdom for good.

All people will be judged one final time. All people sin. All people will receive justice. So, what will that day be like?