Justice? Are you sure?

Last night was a tipping point in American history.  We heard the details of a straight out of Hollywood scene recounting the death of Osama Bin Laden.  It has been a fascinating scene to see this unfold via social media and other information outlets.  Upon hearing the news I tweeted,

Interesting how my perspective on all this is so much different than ten years ago. Desiring justice more than revenge.

Ten years ago, I would have rejoiced.

Ten years ago, I was longing for the death of this man.

Now, I am saddened that he is separated from God.

Now, I am saddened that many of my friends consider this justice.

I am more and more aware that justice is not something that I really want. If I really want justice then I would want God to cast me off.  I would want God to send me away from his presence forever.

No.

I desire grace.

I desire grace for everyone.

Yes, even for those who do evil.

I desire grace.

I am grateful that justice was served nearly 2000 years ago on a cross on a street corner that is now a parking lot for buses.

I am grateful that I won't have to face justice, because if I am honest with myself, I am more like Osama Bin Laden than I am like Jesus.  At the end of the day, that's all that matters.

Let justice be served? I suppose.

But I think I prefer to let the gracious God who gave everything to reconcile the world to himself through a cross dole it out.