Job 4-7, 1 Corinthians 14:18-40, Psalms 37:30-40, Proverbs 21:27
What God said to me – There is an age-old question – “why do bad things happen to good people?” – even more pointed – “why do bad things happen to My people?” Look at Job – he was a righteous and a godly man and yet he suffered in ways that very few people in history have ever suffered. As you ponder the answers and wrestle with the “whys” and “why nots” you find nothing that satisfactorily explains it. It comes down to faith. It comes down to trust. It comes down to who “I AM” and My character. “I AM” holy. “I AM” righteous. “I AM” good. I cannot and will not act outside of that and in contradiction to who “I AM”. I have a plan for each one of My children that is for their good and for My glory. So, as you go through life and “bad things” happen, remember these truths. You may not understand it. You may not like it. You may not agree with it, but you can in faith say, “I trust you Lord, do your work in Me. You are always good and You are at work in Me for good.” Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the convictions of things not seen. Trust Me even when you don’t see it.