When Life Seems Unfair
2 Kings 24-25; John 5:1-24
Have you ever felt that life is unfair? For those of us who are committed to following the will and ways of Jesus, it’s easy to get frustrated when people who don’t care about Him seem to do well in life. A businessman cheats yet wins a large contract, and the guy who parties all the time is robust and healthy—while you or your loved ones struggle with finances or medical issues. It makes us feel cheated, like maybe we’ve been good for nothing.
If you’ve ever felt that way, you’re in good company. The writer of Psalm 73 goes through a whole list of how the wicked prosper, and then he says, “Surely I have cleansed my heart in vain” (v.13). But the tide of his thoughts turns when he recalls his time in God’s presence: “Then I understood their end” (v.17).
When we spend time with God and see things from His point of view, it changes our perspective completely. We may be jealous of the nonbelievers now, but we won’t be at judgment time. As the saying goes, what difference does it make if you win the battle but lose the war?
Like the psalmist, let’s praise God for His presence in this life and His promise of the life to come (vv.25-28). He is all you need, even when life seems unfair.
All wrongs will one day be set right
By God who sees both bad and good;
All motives and all deeds will then
Be fairly judged and understood. —D. De Haan
Spending time with God puts everything else in perspective.
Reposted From Joe Stowell of Our Daily Bread
2 comments:
uu..but I'm kind of a sweet child to God Mel, I really blurt out what I feel and want to my father, if I feel angry or happy and I always say what I felt even if I know she knows my heart:)
Hi teJan,
Yes, God likes that. He wants you to unburden everything to Him and trust Him that He will take care of all your concerns in life. Thanks for your visit and comments. God bless you all always.
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