God certainly is not indifferent to human suffering, but being all-wise and eternal, he is in the best position to determine not only all the factors bearing on the issues involved but also how and when to solve them to the utmost benefit of all concerned.
11 By allowing enough time to settle the issues raised, God establishes a permanent precedent. If in the future God’s exercise of sovereignty should again be challenged, it would not be necessary to allow the rebel any additional time to prove his contention. (Nahum 1:9) Everything that needs to be proved will already have been proved. In the meantime, we have the privilege of taking God’s side in the matter, as many faithful ones of old did. Job, for example, though completely unaware of the reason for his suffering, was determined to remain loyal to God. (Job 2:9, 10) Does not God, man’s Creator, deserve such loyalty?
What Is God’s Solution?
12 The period of time allowed by God to solve the various issues involved is drawing to a close. Evil and all who cause it will soon be removed. (Proverbs 2:21, 22; Daniel 2:44) God himself will ensure eternal peace and happiness for mankind on a paradise earth. (Isaiah 14:7) As the God of righteousness, Jehovah will not forget those who suffered and died unjustly. They will be resurrected, restored to life right here on earth. (Job 14:14, 15; Isaiah 25:6-8) According to God’s own promise, “the former things shall not be remembered, they shall never come to mind.” Everlasting life will provide ample opportunity for people to consider in perspective God’s reasons for permitting wickedness. None of those who receive such blessings will be disgruntled because of their own past suffering or that of others. ‘Rejoicing forever in what I am creating’ will be more than sufficient compensation.—Isaiah 65:17, 18.