Why Do the Wicked Prosper? Read:Jeremiah12:1-17 WEVE ALL ASKED QUESTIONS similar to Jeremiahs at least once: Why does she get the promotion even though she makes unethical decisions? Why did her children turn out better than mine even though she seemed to neglect them? Why do they have what they need and more when they dont know what it means to tithe? Its hard to understand why God appears to sanction those who openly disregard him. In Jeremiahs case, it was people in his own hometown he was trying to help who had turned against God. They even plotted to kill him! Sometimes we may feel that God has given a greater measure of his protection and provision to his people who dont live upright live. Its hard to reconcile Gods nature when we see injustice all around us. We wonder why why he doesnt intervene immediately to punish those who make sinful choices. If you sometimes questions Gods action, youre in good company. Throughout history, Gods people have wrestled with the same issues. We look at martyrs, missionaries and other serving God who experience horrible suffering and pain. Why do evildoers often seem to have the easiest lives, while people of faith struggle? Shouldnt be the other way around? This side of heaven, we may never able to answer such questions. Even so, we know our God knows the hearts and motives of all people. He sees when innocents are harmed and the upright dealt injustice. And He does care. It may look like God isnt intervening now, but a time is coming when each person must account for his or her own life. As Jesus said, Will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones, who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off? I tell you, he will see the that day get justice, and quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth? (Luke 18:7-8). While we may not understand Gods way, we know that he is all-wise, all-knowing and just. He watches over us and will make everything right in its time. The key is for each of us to remain faithful to him until then. Reflection: 1. What situation has caused you to wonder why the wicked prosper? 2. When youre tempted to question Gods actions, what step can you take to remember His wisdom? 3. What assurance do you have that God will render his justice one day? Related Readings: Job 21:7-21; Psalm 73:1-28; 145:17-20; Proverbs 11:21-23. God bless you.
Posted on: Sun, 30 Mar 2014 23:31:23 +0000
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