December 22

In Job 21–23, Job wrestles with one of the deepest questions of faith: Why do the wicked often prosper while the righteous suffer? Job observes that many who reject God seem to live in comfort, and he refuses the simplistic answers offered by his friends. Their formulas cannot explain his pain. In chapter 23, Job expresses both longing and confusion—he searches for God in every direction but cannot perceive Him. And yet, Job makes a declaration grounded in trust, not sight: He knows the way that I take; when He has tested me, I will come forth as gold. Even when Job cannot see God, Job clings to the truth that God sees him.

Psalm 101 shifts the focus from confusion to commitment. David pledges to walk with integrity, to set no vile thing before his eyes, and to surround himself with those who are faithful and true. In a world full of moral compromise and injustice—much like what Job described—David chooses to live differently. He cannot control the world, but he can consecrate his heart. His resolve reminds us that even when circumstances feel unfair, our character and devotion to God still matter deeply.

Revelation 16 offers a sobering vision of God’s final judgment. The bowls of wrath are poured out, revealing the seriousness of sin and the justice of God. Even as judgment falls, many refuse to repent, choosing hardness of heart over mercy. Yet these scenes remind us that God is both holy and patient—He has given humanity countless opportunities to turn to Him. Judgment is not His desire but His righteousness on display.

Together, these passages highlight the tension we all feel at times: the world is confusing, injustice seems unchecked, and God’s ways are sometimes hidden. But Job teaches us to trust God even when we cannot trace Him. David teaches us to walk in integrity even when the world is crooked. Revelation teaches us that God’s justice will prevail in the end.

Faith is not found in having all the answers—it is found in clinging to the One who does.

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