God’s Will and the Balance of Mercy and Judgement ― Jonathan Cahn, The Harbinger

God’s Will and the Balance of Mercy and Judgement ― Jonathan Cahn, The Harbinger

“God’s will is that none should perish. Judgment isn’t His desire…but His necessity. The good must bring evil to an end, or else it would cease to be good. And yet His mercy is still greater than His judgment. His heart always wills for redemption. And therein lies the hope.”
― Jonathan Cahn, The Harbinger: The Ancient Mystery that Holds the Secret of America’s Future

God’s Will for All to be Saved.

• There is a popular saying that “God’s will be done.” This phrase is often used to resign ourselves to the belief that whatever happens, it must be part of God’s plan. However, if we take a closer look at the Bible, we see that God’s will is not for anyone to perish, but for all to come to repentance and have eternal life (2 Peter 3:9). In other words, God’s will is for all people to be saved and reconciled to Him.
• This may seem at odds with the concept of judgment, which is often associated with God. After all, the Bible speaks of a day when all people will stand before God to give an account of their lives (Romans 14:10). However, judgment is not God’s desire, but rather a necessity. In a perfect world, there would be no need for judgment because everyone would choose to follow God and do what is right. Unfortunately, we live in a fallen world where sin and evil are present. As a result, judgment is necessary to bring evil to an end and restore justice.

• Despite the need for judgment, it is important to remember that God’s mercy is greater than His judgment. This means that God is willing to forgive and show mercy to those who repent and turn to Him. In fact, the Bible tells us that God is “not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9). God’s heart always desires redemption and reconciliation with His people.

• This hope of redemption and reconciliation is what gives us the strength to face judgment and overcome evil. It is a reminder that no matter how far we may have strayed from God, there is always a way back through His grace and mercy. So let us hold on to this hope and strive to be good, not only for our own sake, but also to bring an end to evil in the world. And above all, let us remember that God’s will is for none to perish, but for all to have eternal life through His love and grace.