We need a little lesson from the Bible. There was a time when life was all beauty and justice and peace. That was before Adam sinned. When Adam rebelled against God, sin entered the world, “and death through sin” (Romans 5:12). And God promised continual strife between good and evil as a result of sin. You see, if we did not live in a fallen world, there would be no sorrow because of disease, or death, or crime. And perfect justice would prevail!

But we do live in a fallen world! It is best to accept that. Because once you do, you get some perspective on life from God. And if you do suffer for doing good, you will recognize that God is still in control of this old world. And one day, all accounts will be set straight. It won’t be until after we die and Judgment Day comes. But then, God will settle all accounts. And “according to His promise we are looking for new heavens and a new earth, in which righteousness dwells” (2 Peter 3:13). Then “there shall no longer be any mourning, or crying, or pain” (Revelation 21:4). The creation will be restored and there will be perfect justice once again. We should therefore realize, “The sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared to the glory that is to be revealed to us” (Romans 8:18).

To help you understand this, listen to today’s podcast, “God’s Will for Suffering.”

From: http://dennyprutow.com/daily-devotions/