"GOd is IN Control"

God is in Control

We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
(Romans 8:28)

Life can be hard, even brutal. Wars rage; diseases kill; disasters strike; accidents maim and take lives; loved ones betray. The list goes on, and questions arise. Where is God? Does he know? Does he care?

Suffering and struggles are often described in terms of what we call the problem of evil.

“And if God is all powerful and all loving,” people ask, “why do suffering and evil exist?

An all-powerful and all-loving God should be able to prevent suffering and evil, right?”

Well, we need to recognize that sin, evil, and suffering entered into humanity through human disobedience. And suffering and evil are often connected to the choices people make.

But God, who is all powerful and loving, has provided a way for us through Jesus to have eternal life with him—where suffering, sorrow, and evil will be no more in eternity.

In the meantime, though, there is still trouble in the world, and navigating through life can be hard.

But we must stand on the promises of God, that He is with us and will never leave nor forsake us.

We may find ourselves asking; Why does God allow this? Because he is patient with us.

(2 Peter 3:9). “The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise, as some understand slowness. Instead, he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance”.

(James 1:17). Every good and perfect things in life come to us from God above.

And, thankfully, God limits the extent to which evil can harm us. If he didn’t, things would be far worse.

In addition, God can use suffering and evil—for which he is not to blame—to bring about good.

And this can lead people to find comfort and salvation in His loving arms.

And in this broken, suffering world, we can thank God for his grace, love and mercy. Amen.