God is merciful at the cross of Jesus. Mercy has the final word over judgment. "Mercy triumphs over judgment" (James 2:13). At the judgment throne of God do you want justice or mercy? If you are without sin, you should demand justice. However, no one is without sin. "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23). Sinners receive mercy at the cross of Jesus.
Mercy triumphs over judgment at the cross. God's judgment was placed upon Jesus at the cross for the believer's sins (2 Corinthians 5:21). In our place, Jesus was judged for our sins. Justice was served, that God could be both just and merciful.
Justice was fully paid for our sins, because God is both just and merciful to sinners like you and me. In Christ crucified, God's mercy triumphs over judgment, "that He might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus" (Romans 3:26).
God is the Judge of all mankind. His justice bends to no one. His justice must prevail in all things. Mercy triumphs over judgment only at the cross. For believers in Jesus Christ, mercy triumphs over judgment at the cross. That's the good news. Mercy triumphed over judgment in Christ crucified. That's where believers see that God is merciful.
