God, Why Is This Happening to Me? by Rick Warren We don’t know everything, and our prophecies are not complete.... Now all we can see of God is like a cloudy picture in a mirror. Later we will see him face to face. We don’t know everything, but then we will, just as God completely understands us.” (1 Corinthians 13:9, 12 CEV) In his pain and despair, Job asked a lot of legitimate questions: “Why let people go on living in misery? Why give light to those in grief?” (Job 3:20 TEV) This “why” question is human nature, and we all ask it. We have this misconception that if we understand the reason behind our pain, then it will make the pain easier. You don’t need an explanation; you need strength. You don’t need an explanation; you need a Savior. You don’t need an explanation; you need comfort and support. But we always go looking for an explanation! We ask questions like, “Why did that person walk out of my life? Why did he make a promise to me and then break it? Why did he hurt me? Why did I lose my job? Why did she die? Why did I get sick?” Friends, I’ve been studying the “why” question for 37 years, and I’m going to give you my educated answer: I don’t know. And I’m never going to know, because I’m not God. And neither are you! Some things we’re just never going to understand until we get to the other side of death. Then it’s all going to become very, very clear. Only God knows. And if you don’t get his answer right off the bat, you might as well stop asking “Why?” because you’re simply prolonging the pain. Proverbs 25:2 says, “It is God’s privilege to conceal things” (LB). God is a God of revelation. He reveals himself through nature, circumstances, and Scripture. The only reason you know anything about God is because he has chosen to reveal himself. But the Bible says God doesn’t just reveal; God also conceals. And sometimes God intentionally hides his face from us. Why? So we’ll learn to trust him instead of our feelings and to live by faith rather than our feelings. God doesn’t owe you an explanation for anything. God doesn’t have to check in with you first before he does something. God doesn’t have to get your permission before he allows things to happen in life. God is God, and we’re not always going to understand why some things happen. The Bible says, “We don’t know everything, and our prophecies are not complete.... Now all we can see of God is like a cloudy picture in a mirror. Later we will see him face to face. We don’t know everything, but then we will, just as God completely understand us” (1 Corinthians 13:9, 12 CEV). One day it’s all going to be clear. It’s all going to make sense. You’re going to be able to say, “So that’s why God allowed that in my life!” Until then, God wants you to trust him. Power Verses: AMP Amplified Bible 1 Corinthians 13:9, 9 For our knowledge is fragmentary (incomplete and imperfect), and our prophecy (our teaching) is fragmentary (incomplete and imperfect). 1 Corinthians 13:12, 12 For now we are looking in a mirror that gives only a dim (blurred) reflection [of reality as in a riddle or enigma], but then [when perfection comes] we shall see in reality and face to face! Now I know in part (imperfectly), but then I shall know and understand fully and clearly, even in the same manner as I have been fully and clearly known and understood [by God]. Job 3:20, 20 Why is light [of life] given to him who is in misery, and life to the bitter in soul, Proverbs 25:2, 2 It is the glory of God to conceal a thing, but the glory of kings is to search out a thing. Talk It Over: * What are some questions you need to let go of and store in the “Ask God When I Get to Heaven” file? * How does letting go of your “why” questions increase your faith? * How can you encourage someone today who has been questioning God and why he allowed something to happen in his or her life? Memory Verse: Psalm 119:114, 114 You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in Your word. Psalm 119:114 Amplified Bible (AMP) My Prayer Today: Heavenly Father I thank You for my life and all that you provide. I ask you to forgive me for the times I want to question You and know why things happen. Teach me to trust You in ALL circumstances. I accept Your ways and welcome them in my life even when I dont understand or feel hurt or uncomfortable. If You bring me to something, I know You will bring me through it. Forgive any unclean or sinful things in my life and let me always be mindful of others and to be forgiving like You are. Let Your will be done here as it is in Heaven. For You are worthy of All our trust, praise and love. In the Powerful Holy Name of Jesus. Amen
Posted on: Tue, 11 Mar 2014 10:24:40 +0000
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