Have you ever felt like evil was winning? You are not alone.

Then Herod, when he saw that he had been tricked by the wise men, became furious, and he sent and killed all the male children in Bethlehem and in all that region who were two years old or under, according to the time that he had ascertained from the wise men. — Matthew 2:16

Imagine the chaos and grief in the region of Bethlehem. Mothers clutching to their children as they were ripped from their hands, fathers powerless to protect them for fear of death, the air thick with anguish. All of it was the result of one man’s unbridled fear. Herod, a deranged and paranoid leader, felt his grip on power threatened by the news of a baby—a King foretold by prophecy.

Herod was no stranger to violence. Historical records reveal he murdered his own wife and two sons to protect his throne. So when he was outsmarted by a few wise men, his rage boiled over into unthinkable evil. In an act of horrifying self-preservation, he ordered the massacre of every male child in Bethlehem, two years old and under. It’s hard to fathom this level of cruelty.

Our best estimate is that about 100 boys were slaughtered—a devastating loss for such a small region.

But even though Herod’s injustice was great, God’s justice was greater. In the shadow of Herod’s terror, God’s triumph continued. Jesus, the Savior of the world, was saved. A child born King destined to rule eternal has outwitted an evil king, and Herod didn't even know it.

Evil plans of earthly leaders will never outwit our Eternal King.

Are you facing an overwhelming situation? Do you feel like evil is winning? Trust the King.

Evil does not win. That is an illusion we mistake for reality. Evil might seem great today, but God is greater. Our Eternal King cannot be outwitted, outmaneuvered, or outplanned. Trust him in every challenge and even the darkest of circumstances. There will be a time when his justice will break through the injustice. Trust the King.

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1. When you feel overwhelmed by injustice, how can you remind yourself of God's ultimate victory and justice?
2. What areas of your life need deeper trust in God’s unshakable hope amid dark circumstances?

Trust the King.

Lord, when evil feels overwhelming, remind me that You are greater, and Your justice will prevail. Help me trust Your unshakable hope in every circumstance. Amen.

Trust in You.