In times when following God doesn't seem to yield immediate rewards, while those who reject Him appear to prosper, many believers struggle with questions about God's justice and plan. This same challenge faced the people in Malachi's time, who had returned from exile and were faithfully serving God yet experiencing hardship. Through Malachi's prophecy, God reveals that His plan remains actively in motion, even when circumstances suggest otherwise. The fulfillment of prophecies, such as the coming of John the Baptist and Jesus Christ, demonstrates God's unwavering commitment to His eternal plan. God's timing differs from human expectations, and what appears as delay is actually divine patience, giving people opportunities for repentance and salvation. The path to remaining faithful during challenging times involves holding firmly to God's Word and maintaining focus on helping others find salvation. While evil may continue temporarily, God promises to bring complete justice in His perfect timing, dealing with wickedness like a refiner's fire that purifies all it touches.
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