Over the next six weeks we are going to be looking at areas in our lives that often get scrambled. Last Sunday we asked the question, "Why?" This is probably one of the questions Pastors dread the most. Even Rev. Billy Graham didn't feel like he could provide satisfactory answers to the "why's?"
It is a question that has been asked for centuries and one that reflects who we are as flawed human beings. We want to know the reason things happen and often want to confront God about why "bad" things happen.
I believe as Christians, our goal shouldn’t be to know why bad things happen; instead we should seek deep understanding of our own spiritual condition
I believe that suffering is the result of a fallen world through the original sin of Adam and Eve. Suffering is part of this world because of the fall of man and the evil found in man's heart (Jeremiah 17:9, Mark 7:21-22).
That would be condemning news if we didn’t have the saving knowledge and grace of Jesus in our lives. Even in the midst of suffering, we know God is present and His message of grace, mercy, and love is always with us. Suffering may be a part our lives but the power of God’s love and hope comes to set us eternally free.
Saints, when you feel alone, when you feel like you're suffering, that is when God is closest to you. In the midst of your trials, the shepherd's staff will comfort you.
Scrambled eggs in life should never be a surprise to any believer. Rest in the knowledge that God’s will is to make you whole today and give you a peace that passes all understanding.
If we know Jesus, really know Him, we won't need to know "why?"
Love,
Pastor Steve
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