We see two main personalities in our bible today. One, Herod a politician, who tried to please everybody and in doing so stood for nothing. The other, John the Baptizer, who stood for what he believed even if it cost him his freedom and his life. Yes, John lost his life. Yes, Herod was a successful political ruler who got ahead in this world. But when we put on an eternal perspective, John gained everything and Herod lost everything. The struggles, persecution, and injustice in this world are temporary. God promises that true and full justice WILL come.