When Justice Fails, God’s Judgment Prevails | Ecclesiastes 3:16-17

We’ve all seen it—justice twisted, truth ignored, and the guilty walking free. Corruption isn’t just a problem of the past; it’s in our headlines, our communities, even our churches. It’s enough to make you wonder—does anyone truly get what they deserve?

Welcome to The Daily. We go through the bible verse-by-verse, chapter-by-chapter, every single day.

Our text today is Ecclesiastes 3:16-17.

Moreover, I saw under the sun that in the place of justice, even there was wickedness, and in the place of righteousness, even there was wickedness. I said in my heart, God will judge the righteous and the wicked, for there is a time for every matter and for every work. — Ecclesiastes 3:16-17

What Solomon observes here is easy to picture in our time. In the courts, justice is absent under vendetta-driven crooked judges. Even in churches—where righteousness should prevail—injustice takes place. And the only good news is that there is one temple and one courtroom where justice prevails. In the courtroom of God, all will be judged. The righteous and unrighteous. The judge and the pastor. From the president to the peasant.

No one escapes His verdict. No bribes. No loopholes. No bias. Every deed—good or evil—will be weighed by the only Judge who sees it all. That should bring both comfort and conviction. Comfort, because the injustices we witness today won’t go unanswered. Conviction, because we, too, will stand before Him.

So the question on the table is—are you ready? Have you truly trusted in the righteousness of Jesus, or are you banking on your own goodness? Because when that day comes, your goodness is not good enough. The only plea that will hold up in God’s court is the work of Jesus' sacrificial death and resurrection life on your behalf.

Live with that day in mind. Submit your life to Jesus. Walk in his righteousness. And trust that God’s judgment is never late.

Lord, I trust Your justice even when I don’t see it. Keep my heart from bitterness over the wrongs of this world, and help me walk in righteousness as I wait for Your perfect judgment. Amen.

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ASK THIS:
Where do you see injustice around you, and how does this passage challenge your response?
Why is God’s judgment both comforting and convicting?
Are you relying on your own goodness or Christ’s righteousness for salvation?
How can you walk in righteousness while trusting God’s perfect justice?
DO THIS:
Examine your heart and place your trust in Christ’s righteousness, not your own.

PRAY THIS:
Lord, I trust Your justice even when it seems delayed. Guard my heart from bitterness, and help me live in the righteousness of Christ. Amen.

PLAY THIS:
Justice.