Why God?
If God is a God of love,
why did He allow this to happen to me? © 2000
by Sherry Sharon
How do you explain that God is a God of love to:
*the family, friends and co-workers of those killed in the Trade Center & Pentagon tragedy?
*parents, whose child was killed in a school massacre or brutally murdered on the street?
*a child who has been physically, sexually and emotionally abused through her tender years?
*an abandoned mother with small children whose husband has fathered children by someone with whom he is having an affair while still married to his wife?
*a father whose wife just died of Leukemia leaving him with five children under the age of ten?
Oftentimes God gets blamed for the nefarious (evil) works of the devil. The devil is real. The devil is your adversary, as a roaring lion, walking about seeking whom he may devour." (I Peter 5:8) He is out to steal, kill and destroy. The devil is a liar, he is not only a liar but the father of all lies (John 8:44) That’s the bad news!
The good news is Jesus said, "...in the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world." (John 16:33) The devil doesn’t want you to know that.
The devil also doesn’t want you to know that "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Notice He did not say we would not experience trouble, but that he would be a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1) When you get a chance read the whole 46th Psalm.
You may go through some deep waters in this life. The devil doesn’t want you to know that God promises that "When (you) pass through the waters, (He) will be with (you); and through the rivers they shall not overflow (you): when (you) walk through the fire, (you) shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon (you)."(Isaiah 43:2)
There are lots of things the devil doesn’t want you to know. Through our darkest hour the Lord promises that He "is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident. (Psalm 27:1,3) If fact, read the whole 27th Psalm.
You say, but you do not understand, I lost a child! How could anyone stand that kind of heartache? You may have even said, God where were you when my son died? Listen closely and you will hear Him say, the same place I was when Mine died.
The devil doesn’t want you to know the Lord promises that "He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds." (Psalm 147:3) and that He says, "...I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee." (Hebrews 13:5)
You see if you have placed your trust in God your future is as bright as the promises of God. You just need to know what those promise are. Space does not permit me to list all the promises you will find contained in His Word.
Remember, it is God who created the mountain peaks and it is God who created the valleys. Don’t you think He’s big enough to understand your valleys? I Corinthians 13:12 says, "For now we see through a glass darkly; but then face to face; now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known." You need to trust His heart for He knows yours! Allow Him to go with you through the valleys. Yes, even "the valley of the shadow of death" for it is there "...his rod and his staff will comfort you." (Psalm 23:4)
I already told you the devil is a liar, But you also need to know that "God is not a man that he should lie, nor a son of man, that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfill? I have received a command to bless; he has blessed, and I cannot change it." (Numbers 23:19, 20)
"Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished!" (Luke 1:45) "For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay." (Habakkuk 2:4)
"Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." (John 14:27)
Do you know Jesus as your personal Saviour? Do you really know Him? Would you like to know Him? Here is a promise the devil really doesn’t want you to know:
"...whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." (Romans 10:13)
How do you call upon the name of the Lord? Talk to him like you would to a friend. He is not looking for fancy words, but He sees your heart. Pray words such as:
Lord Jesus, I ask you to come into my heart and forgive me of all my sins. Cleanse me from all unrighteousness. I choose this day to make you Lord of my life. If there is anything within me that is displeasing to you, take it from me now. Teach me your ways O Lord. In Jesus name. Amen.
Read your Bible. Look for promises to you in
His Word. Ask the Lord to show you what
church to attend where you can grow spiritually and fellowship with other believers.
"He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water." (John 7:38)
Background Music - "His Eye Is On The Sparrow"
