Hi Gena,
Eze 33:11 Say to them, As I live, declares the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from his way and live; turn back, turn back from your evil ways, for why will you die, O house of Israel?
This verse to me expresses God real heart, as He does NOT have "pleasure in the death of the wicked." It is the way that it must be for now, but He does not take pleasure or enjoy seeing evil people die in their sins. He is saying that even though these things must be as they are right now, this is how He feels in His heart about what is happening in this world. Now I believe some people really think that God takes delight in punishing or even torturing wicked people, as is the teaching in the church about eternal torture in hell.
Now we know that God is the ultimate cause of all things, but this world right now is only a means to an end. He clearly states He takes "no pleasure" when people remain wicked until they die. But we know what our God of love desires and will ultimately bring about with absolute surety.
1Tim 2:3 This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior,
v. 4 who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
mercy, peace and love
Kat