“When Blessings Feel Unfair”
By Dianne Prince
“For He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.” —Matthew 5:45 (NKJV)
Think about children for a moment. Imagine two kids sitting at the table. One gets a bigger slice of cake, and the other immediately cries out, “That’s not fair!” It does not matter if they already had dessert yesterday or if the other child has not eaten all day. In that moment, all they see is what someone else received, and it feels unfair.
Jonah knew this feeling well. When God showed mercy to Nineveh, Jonah became angry. He had obeyed God, but resented the compassion shown to those he considered unworthy. “I know that You are a gracious and merciful God,” Jonah said, “slow to anger and abundant in lovingkindness” (Jonah 4:2). Yet instead of rejoicing in that truth, he preferred justice over grace.
But Scripture reminds us that God shows no partiality (Acts 10:34). His blessings are not earned, and His mercy is not limited to the deserving. God looks upon the heart, not our résumé of good deeds. When He chooses to bless others, it reflects His character, not our worthiness.
Let every undeserved blessing—yours or someone else’s—be a reminder of God’s incredible grace. Instead of asking, “Why them?” ask, “Why me?” Then offer thanks. For the same sun that shines on your neighbor also shines on you.
God is good to all. Trust His timing even when you do not understand His hand.
