December 23

In Job 24–27, Job continues wrestling with the painful mystery of evil and suffering. He describes crimes and injustices that seem to go unpunished—oppressors thriving while the vulnerable are crushed. Job cannot reconcile what he sees with what he knows about God’s justice. Yet in the midst of confusion, he refuses to abandon faith. In chapter 27, Job declares his integrity before God, saying he will hold fast to righteousness and not let go. His faith is not rooted in circumstances but in his reverence for God and his determination to walk uprightly even when life makes no sense.

Revelation 17 reveals the ultimate end of the seductive powers of evil. Babylon—symbol of worldly corruption, pride, and spiritual deception—appears powerful and alluring. Kings and nations follow her, intoxicated by her influence. But her downfall is certain. What seems unstoppable is brought to nothing by the Lamb, for He is Lord of lords and King of kings. The chapter reminds us that much of what appears strong in this world is temporary and empty. The Lamb alone is worthy of allegiance and will triumph over every force of darkness.

Together, these passages call us to a faith that is neither naïve nor shaken by the world’s confusion. Job teaches us to hold fast to righteousness even when injustice seems unchecked. Revelation assures us that evil’s apparent success is an illusion—the Lamb will overcome. The wisdom of God outlasts the noise of evil, and His justice will never fail.
When life looks unfair or the world celebrates what is corrupt, we cling to what Job clung to: a God who sees, a God who knows, and a God who will set all things right. Our call is not to understand everything, but to remain faithful until the end.

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