After spending time at the Billy Graham Library I was assured of 2 facts. First, we will never have a definitive answer to why God does not stop evil in this world. One answer we have is from 1 Corinthians 13:12, “Now I know in part; then I shall know fully”. During this lifetime we can only understand just so much and the rest is based on faith. The other fact I was faced with is that our God is good no matter what evil is thrown our way. Billy Graham wrote, “But which is better: to decide that God hates us and doesn’t care about us – or to believe that He loves us and wants to help us in our times of grief or fear?” I choose to believe the latter that God really does love us and he really wants to help us, especially during times of such great sadness from the evil we encounter in this world.
When I find myself questioning God why or how this happened I turn to the bible for answers that will comfort my spirit and confirm that my faith is never wasted. I am choosing to believe the truth during this horrific devastation that took place in Newtown, Connecticut. Romans 8:28 says, “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
I cannot possibly imagine the heartache these parents and families are feeling this season, but I am praying earnestly for God’s supernatural power to provide peace, comfort and hope every single day. I continue to pray that everyone will turn to the scriptures for the truth and choose to believe that our God is good and He does love us beyond all that we could ever possibly conceive.
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That is my prayer as well. My heart breaks for the families and the grief they are experiencing. Yet I know God is there with them and will give them peace.
Dear Linda,
Thank you so much for your beautiful response to the horrific tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut. Although our grief and confusion may not dissipate overnight, it is comforting to be reminded of God’s love and promises in the Scriptures. I too join you in prayer that God’s hand will touch everyone affected by this tragedy in a supernatural way and that each life that was lost will shine like a light in this world for God’s glory.
Blessings
Kristi Seat
(OBS Leadership Team)
It is so true that none of us go through life without encountering some evil. It should remind us that Satan is very real. Yet, despite the fact of that, God is also very real and He has promised that one day He will make a final end to this evil. I don’t understand why we have to wait. I know part of it is because the Bible says that God is not willing that any should perish, but all should come to the knowledge of Truth. I also understand that a loving God can not force people to love Him. For love to be love it must be freely given.
Yes, I choose to believe in a good God!