The question of why a righteous and loving God allows evil to exist is almost as old as the human race. Over 3,000 years ago, Job asked, “Why do the wicked live on, growing old and increasing in power? … Yet they say to God, ‘Leave us alone! We have no desire to know your ways'” (Job 21:7, 14).

Nor does the Bible give us a complete answer to this puzzle. Someday in heaven we’ll fully understand God’s ways—but not now. We live in a fallen world, a world where evil often seems to be in control. But that isn’t the whole story! By faith we know that God still loves us, and His power is greater than all evil. The proof is Jesus Christ, who was put to death by evil men but rose from the dead by the power of God. Never forget this truth: Ultimately, God is in control, not Satan.

And someday God’s justice and power will rule, and all evil will be destroyed. Satan will be bound forever, and Jesus Christ will reign over all the earth. In the meantime, we say with the Bible, “How unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!” (Romans 11:33, KJV).

The real question, however, is this: Is your trust in God? In the midst of so much confusion and doubt in the world, have you put your faith in Christ, and are you seeking to follow Him every day? Make sure of your commitment to Christ, and then make it your goal to grow closer to Him every day.