The prosperity of the wicked is short lived

So why is it that people that are wicked dogs prosper? Jeremiah the prophet asked that question.

Righteous are You, O LORD, when I plead with You; Yet let me talk with You about Your judgments. Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why are those happy who deal so treacherously?
(Jeremiah 12:1)

A man named Zophar put it well, when he said,

"Do you not know this of old, Since man was placed on earth, That the triumphing of the wicked is short, And the joy of the hypocrite is but for a moment? Though his haughtiness mounts up to the heavens, And his head reaches to the clouds, Yet he will perish forever like his own refuse; Those who have seen him will say, 'Where is he?'
(Job 20:4-7)

The judgement of the wicked is coming, but God is hoping to see the wicked come to repentance.

"My defense is of God, Who saves the upright in heart. God is a just judge, And God is angry with the wicked every day. If he does not turn back, He will sharpen His sword; He bends His bow and makes it ready. He also prepares for Himself instruments of death; He makes His arrows into fiery shafts.
(Psalm 7:10-13)

Whether you see it or not, the wicked are surrounded by many sorrows, whereas God's children are surrounded by mercy. Therefore, be glad in the Lord and rejoice in the midst of your earthly trials.

I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye. Do not be like the horse or like the mule, Which have no understanding, Which must be harnessed with bit and bridle, Else they will not come near you. Many sorrows shall be to the wicked; But he who trusts in the LORD, mercy shall surround him. Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, you righteous; And shout for joy, all you upright in heart!
(Psalm 32:8-11)

Do not fret because of evildoers, Nor be envious of the workers of iniquity. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, And wither as the green herb. Trust in the LORD, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness. Delight yourself also in the LORD, And He shall give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD, Trust also in Him, And He shall bring it to pass. He shall bring forth your righteousness as the light, And your justice as the noonday. Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for Him; Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, Because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass. Cease from anger, and forsake wrath; Do not fret—it only causes harm. For evildoers shall be cut off; But those who wait on the LORD, They shall inherit the earth. For yet a little while and the wicked shall be no more; Indeed, you will look carefully for his place, But it shall be no more.
(Psalm 37:1-10)

I get excited just thinking about God and His mercy towards me and those that I love. And I really get excited when I start praising Him. Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart. Wait on the Lord, ready yourself, and expect awesome things to happen in the name of Jesus.

Yours in Him,
Pastor B.