God was patient with his enemies who put Jesus to death while Jesus was on the earth. But those who did not repent received his recompense at their death (Luke 16:9-31; John 5:29; Hebrews 9:27). God will take revenge against those who harm his children (2 Thessalonians 1:5-10).
There are times when we see God intervene and our enemies are removed from our lives (Isaiah 51:21-23; 54:17). At other times we suffer for His name's sake (Matthew 10:16-19; Romans 8:35-39).
All tribulation reminds us that this is not our home. We are sent on a mission by the creator of the universe to bring his message into every circumstance.
