Please open your Bible and read:
(Romans 11:33-36)
Because God’s thoughts are so much higher than ours, we don’t always comprehend His goodness, which can be hard to see in painful situations. We ask, If God is good, why do bad things happen to us? Or, why is there a hell? We frequently fail to recognize that His perspective is superior to ours. When we accuse Him of being unjust and demand that He bend to our rules, we forget to acknowledge His goodness. (Job 42:1 – 5)
Suffering and heartache began when Adam and Eve doubted God’s goodness. The serpent convinced them the Lord was trying to cheat them out of knowledge. How often do we have the same bitter feeling when God warns us about an activity or decision? Yet, behind every one of the Lord’s restrictions, exhortations, or commands is His goodness. He wants to protect us from tormenting consequences of sin that hinder our intimacy with Him.
God doesn’t cause anything sinful or vile; His perfect will didn’t decree that we rebel against Him. But He created us with free will so we might choose to love Him – that means His permissive will may allow bad things to happen. Sin’s consequences often hurt others. This doesn’t diminish God’s goodness – in His amazing wisdom and love, He can bring good out of the worst circumstances for those who are submissive to His will. (Romans 8:28) He is still sovereign!
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If you can’t trace God’s hand or discern what He’s doing, simply trust His heart. One day, many questions will evaporate when we finally see from His perspective.
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