Delayed, Not Denied

There are moments when life feels unfair.
You’re doing your best to live right, stay faithful, and trust God—yet it seems like others who cut corners are moving ahead with ease.

Jeremiah felt that tension too. He asked God why the wicked seemed to prosper, even while he was trying to remain obedient. And God’s response reminds us of this truth: delayed consequences are not denied consequences.

God’s silence is not approval.
His patience is not permission.
And His timing is never accidental.

What looks like delay is often God giving space for repentance, growth, and protection—for them and for you. While you’re waiting, God is strengthening your character, guarding your heart, and shaping your future.

So don’t compare your obedience to someone else’s temporary comfort.
Don’t give up because justice feels slow.
And don’t mistake waiting for losing.

God still sees.
God still reigns.
And this is not the end of the story.

Prayer:
Lord, help me trust You when I don’t understand the timing. Guard my heart from comparison, strengthen me in obedience, and remind me that what You’ve promised will come to pass—in Your perfect way. Amen