GOD REWARDS THE GOOD AND WICKED

 Ecclesiastes 8: 9 -10

GOD REWARDS THE GOOD AND WICKED

   God is a righteous judge who rewards everyone according to his deeds. The Psalmist says "Do not fret over evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity" (Psalm 37:1). We are advised not to pay attention to the end of  the wicked but rather to concern ourselves daily with growth in our personal trust in God. It might seem like it takes a long period for the wicked to be punished, the truth is that what we think or see as long life of pleasure or riches of the wicked is a torture since anything outside of Christ is doomed.

    Furthermore, we have the assurance of the comfort that comes to those who trust God (Isa. 3:10). We might not have a complete understanding of the fact that the person who offended you went away justified and without blame, all you have to do is to focus on God. You must also bring your offenders to God, praying that they will come to the full knowledge and acceptance of our Lord Jesus Christ. Don't occupy yourself with what the reward of the wicked will be, rather occupy your thoughts with the word of God and every work of righteousness according to the Holy Spirit.

PRAYER:    Faithful God, I pray today for our brethren whom Satan has taken captive to do his wicked works to accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour and be saved. Amen