Faithfulness: The Entry to God's Justice

Living by faith constantly reminds us that sin is disloyalty to God and the wages of sin is death. Those who live by faith must seriously consider God's justice without abusing it. The Bible teaches that faith is the key to God's justice . According to the book of Hebrews 11:6, " Without faith, it is impossible to please God ". This implies that in order to receive God's justice, you must first have faith in him. Faith is not just belief in God's existence but a trust in his character and promises. 

Being justified through faith in Jesus Christ means living a life of justice and obedience to God's law , which is necessary for entering the kingdom of heaven and obtaining sanctification. 

However , taking God's justice for granted is very dangerous. You should live in accordance to his justice , trusting that he is working in our lives. A life of faith pleases God and will lead to a fulfilled life. As we live by faith and experience his justice, we can also expect to see his glory and our lives will be filled with his light. 

Christ's faithfulness on the cross has already accomplished the work of salvation and our faith in Christ is solely by God's grace . Faith makes us right with God. Our actions and works cannot make us right with God . This is because faith leads us to accept God's grace and forgiveness and also experience his justice. We are made right with God by placing our faith in Jesus. No one can be justified before God by the works of the law , but now God's righteousness has been revealed through faith in Jesus Christ . 

Justice is the very essence of God , given as an act of grace to all who put their trust in God. It is through this justice of God, through faith in Christ Jesus for all who believe that everyone is justified by his grace as a gift , through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus ( Romans 2: 21- 26). 

One way of entering into God's justice in the life of faith, is to show grace and compassion , to those who are in need .

Justice is clearly an act of God's grace and cannot be claimed as a right because we have sinned, it must be received as a gift . The fact that it is given makes it an act of grace. This secures for us access to the presence of God . Psalms 89: 14 says, " Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne ; love and faithfulness go before you ".

In the bible the justice of God is revealed through faith for faith as it is written ," The one who is just will live by faith 

The principles of living by faith as an entry to God's justice 

1. Focus on God's character 

We know of God's character in the bible as loving, just , merciful, kind, and patient. We need to understand God's sovereignty, God's character and God's justice. This can help us become more like God and also experience his justice. 

2. Spend more time in prayer and reading the word of God. This will help in strengthening your faith and also connect with God. It also helps us to listen to God and align our lives with his will. 

3. Seek a community of believers who can support and encourage you in your faith. 

4. Make a conscious effort to trust God in every aspect of your life. When you face challenges, be reminded of the fact that God is in control. Trusting God is a process that his needed for your journey of faith as christians 

5. Recognizing your need for God and being open to his guidance brings about humility and this an essential part of living by faith.  

6. Focus on yielding to God and putting his will above your own. This is an act of submission and faith that helps you to experience God's justice . This means you're willing to do whatever God tells you to do, even if it is difficult or challenging.

When we are faithful to God, we are demonstrating a commitment to justice and living according to God's will. 1 Corinthians 5:7 -10 says, " For we walk by faith ,not by sight. We are confident , yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the lord . Therefore we make it our aim , whether present or absent , to be well pleasing to him . For we must all appear before the judgement seat of Christ , that each one may receive the things done in the body , according to what he has done, whether good or bad. 

7. The act of service is as an important principle of living by faith . When we serve others ,we are actively showing our commitment and acting out of love and compassion. This selflessness is a key component of faithfulness and can also help us grow our faith and our understanding of God's justice is enriched. 

The faithfulness of Christ makes us to become more and more faithful ourselves. We have been given faith in Christ and we should earnestly seek to become like him .

Romans 5:1-2 says, " Therefore, since we have been justified by faith , we have peace with God through our Lord Christ Jesus. By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand , and rejoice in hope of the glory of God."  When you are faithful, you are living justly and this is an essential parts of a life lived in accordance to God's will.

8.  Surrender to God's will and seek to align your life with his plans.

It is important to note that our faith in Jesus comes about because  of Jesus's faithfulness to God on the cross , and we respond to it by living faithfully to him and placing our trust in him . We should remember that our salvation flows from Jesus Christ faithfulness . Through the cross of Jesus , God gives us the justice that restores our broken relationship with God. The death of Jesus on the cross is an entry to God's justice and this act had transformed the lives of whoever that believes in Jesus Christ forever.  Jesus's death on the cross shows that God is willing to forgive even the greatest of sins and this has paved way for a new convenant of God's justice.

However, it is important to accept Jesus as your lord and saviour so that you can benefit from this profound love he has given us. 

Conclusion

As we strive to live a life of faith ,we are transformed by God's grace and love and also saved from sin and death. We are brought into a new life of service, humility and gratitude. And through this process , we are led to deeper and more fulfilling relationship with God . 

The journey of faithfulness is a lifelong process but as we walk this path , let us remember that God is with us , guiding and strengthening us every step of the way. Let us find hope in the promises of God and the fellowship of believers . The path God's justice is faithfulness and this is a way to a life that is truly abundant and full of meaning . When we walk this path, our lives are transformed and God's perfect plan is fulfilled.