EXODUS 17:8: Now Amalek came and fought with Israel in Rephidim.
Chris was a young father of four. He had grown up in a Christian home, received Christ as his Savior
at a young age, lived a healthy lifestyle and demonstrated a consistent Christian testimony. It was a
complete shock when he was diagnosed with cancer. There was no reason for this to
happen…except that life isn’t fair.
The Israelites also found themselves being treated unfairly. For no apparent reason, a nomadic tribe
known as the Amalekites chose to attack them. They had no quarrel with these people, yet for the
next several hundred years, off and on, Israel was the object of the Amalekites’ hatred and
harassment. Life isn’t fair.
Fortunately, we have a sovereign God who is able to overrule all circumstances (Rom. 8:28). After
three years of treatments, Chris finally recovered. Israel eventually destroyed the Amalekites. Life is
not fair, but God is.
Sooner or later, God will see that justice is served. It may not be as soon as we would like; it may not
be in the way we expect; but God will never be unfair. David declared, “Upon the wicked He will rain
coals, fire and brimstone and a burning wind; this shall be the portion of their cup” (Ps. 11:6).
Perhaps you also are experiencing unfair treatment. It might be a coworker who delights in making
life difficult for you. It may be a health problem that is keeping you from reaching your fullest potential.
Maybe it’s an automobile the garage has “fixed” a dozen times, and yet it still doesn’t run right.
Trust God with your situation. Be patient and let Him work out a solution to your predicament. You
may find life unfair, but God never is.
LIFE IS NOT FAIR, BUT GOD IS.