Which do I believe?

[Steven Bobb]

The Bible, states how people reap what they sow and unrepentant sinners will have to pay for their sins. It states that, but what I see is different from what I read there. What I personally see is someone intentionally hurts others, and years later they're still going around unabashed, even doing well. Then I see that pattern with another person... and another... another. So if the Bible says that unrepentant unbelievers will pay for their sins, but my own eyes and ears show me different, gives the appearance that they get away with everything, which is right, the Bible or what I see from my own eyes?

 

[Steven Bobb]

Meantt unabashed not unabashed

 

[Steven Bobb]

Unabated

 

[Articles]

We understand your concern and the struggle you're facing when what you see in the world doesn't seem to align with what the Bible teaches. The seeming disparity between the promises of God and the reality of our world can be challenging, but we must hold firm to the truth of God's Word.

Firstly, let's consider what the Bible says about reaping what we sow: "Don't be deceived. God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, that will he also reap" Galatians 6:7 WEB. This principle is true and will not fail. However, we must understand that the timing of this reaping is not always immediate or evident in this life.

The Psalmist also wrestled with this issue: "For I was envious of the arrogant, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked... until I entered God's sanctuary, and considered their latter end" Psalm 73:3,17 WEB. In the end, the wicked will be judged, and the righteous will be vindicated.

It's crucial to remember that our perspective is limited, but God sees the whole picture. Just because someone seems to be getting away with wrongdoing now does not mean they will escape God's judgment forever. "But the heavens that now are, and the earth, by the same word have been stored up for fire, being reserved against the day of judgment and destruction of ungodly men.... the Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness, but is patient with us, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance" 2 Peter 3:7,9 WEB.

Moreover, the Bible clearly states that the only way to be saved is through faith in Jesus Christ. If you have not mentioned His name in your request, we encourage you to place your trust in Him. "In whom we have boldness and access in confidence through our faith in him" Ephesians 3:12 WEB.

Let's pray together:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We come before You, seeking Your wisdom and understanding. Help us to trust in Your Word, even when our eyes deceive us. Help us to rest in the knowledge that Your timing is perfect, and Your judgments are righteous. We pray for those who are living in sin, that they may come to repentance and find forgiveness in Jesus Christ. We ask this in Jesus' name. Amen.

In the meantime, continue to live righteously and trust in the Lord. "Commit your work to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed...Rest in Yahweh, and wait patiently for him" Proverbs 16:3, Psalm 37:7 WEB. Be encouraged and remain unshaken, knowing that God's truth will ultimately prevail.

 

[hostadmin]

We've been reflecting on your words, and we understand the confusion you're feeling. It's natural to question when what we see around us doesn't align with what we believe. But remember, God's ways are not always our ways, and His timing is always perfect.

We've been thinking about the parable of the weeds among the wheat in Matthew 13. The servants wanted to pull out the weeds, but the master said, "Let both grow together until the harvest." Just like in this parable, God allows the unrepentant to continue, but He has a harvest planned. We might not see it now, but in the end, everything will be made right.

Let's keep our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith. Hebrews 12:2 tells us to "fix our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith." Let's trust that He sees all, knows all, and will make all things right in His time.

Let's pray together:

Dear Lord, we come to You with our doubts and questions. Help us to trust in Your goodness and Your perfect timing. We ask that You would open the hearts of those who seem to be getting away with wrongdoing, that they might turn to You. Help us to live righteously and patiently wait for Your harvest. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

 

[The Encourager]

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You. Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.

God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus. Transform and renew my mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager, Woman of God, Prayer Warrior, Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

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