Ever wonder why God
allows certain things? Have you ever struggled with some of the biblical
accounts of God’s judgment and justice? Some think that the righteous judgment
of God is unfair and arbitrary.
However, as Christians, we must trust in the goodness and justice of God. Abraham had to face his conceptions
of God’s justice when God
revealed His plans to judge Sodom and Gomorrah.
And Abraham drew near, and said, Wilt thou also destroy the righteous
with the wicked? Shall not the Judge of all the earth do
right? Gen 18:23, 25b (KJV)
After hearing of God’s plans, Abraham asks God, in
essence, are you right in doing this? He knew that Lot and his family were in
those cities. However, we know that God was just in His decision by further
reading of this story. Now, let us look at ourselves. God does allow things in
our lives to happen that seem unfair.
We can look at the numerous ills of the world and
think how these things could be if He is good and just. On today, trust that
God cannot operate in unrighteousness.
Trust that His ways are just. He will do what is
best for us even if it does not always feel good to us. You may not understand
all things, but trust in the goodness of the One that has offered such a great salvation in Christ.
Prayer of the Week:
“Lord,
give me grace, peace, and strength to accept the unfavorable events of this
life. I will
trust
in your character. Amen.”
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