Ecclesiastes 8 provides us with some perspective on the apparent lack of judgement suffered by the wicked. “Because the sentence against an evil deed is not executed speedily, the heart of the children of man is fully set to do evil… I know that it will be well with those who fear God, because they fear before him. But it will not be well with the wicked”. Solomon reminds us that God will reward all according to their actions.
In Acts 7, Stephen reminds the council of the faith of the patriarchs demonstrated in their lives. Abraham, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, David etc all feared God and lived their life trusting that God would be faithful and reward the righteous.
Let us follow the example of the patriarchs, learn from Solomon’s advice, and show our love of God, trusting in His faithfulness that He will reward us.