#soap # 2 Kings 09 ## Title: Justice Comes From the Hands of the Lord ## Scripture: (2 Kings 9:36) So they went back and told him. Then he said, “It is the fulfillment of the Lord’s message that he had spoken through his servant, Elijah the Tishbite, ‘In the plot of land at Jezreel, dogs will devour Jezebel’s flesh. (NET) ## Observation: For a long time, Jezebel lived in luxury and did what was evil in the sight of the Lord and all those who served the Lord. I wonder how many times people would cry out to God to do something about it. The Lord had already given a message to a prophet that He would deal with her. When, God? But, when the time was right, justice was served. I have come across many people over time who have said something similar. How long, God, will You allow the evil to prosper? I don’t know why God allows bad people to do well for as long as He does. The closest I can get to an answer is because He loves them as much as He does us. Therefore, He has continuing mercy on them just like He does on us. However, when the time is right, justice always comes. ## Application: Don’t lose faith in God when you see evil people prosper. God will always serve justice, either in this life or in eternity. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for being trustworthy.