Saturday, December 15, 2012

How could God let this happen?

Before going into the subject at hand, let me please offer some comfort.
 
Our physical world on Earth is a temporary place for our eternal spirits. All of those who died at the school shooting in Connecticut still exist. They are not dead, they are living. Their physical bodies are dead. God loves the children; they are with Jesus now. Jesus' main sadness right now is the mourning of all those who lost a loved one in this tragedy.
 
As for those who died all of their tears and worries are gone. They are not thinking about the things that just transpired on Earth, they are enjoying the peace of Heaven and the overwhelming love they feel.  They are in an unbelievably better place; words cannot express how wonderful their lives are now with Jesus.  And since I am merely human, I can only guess at the wonders they are seeing and feeling.
 
Someday, I will be there, too. But I will be so overwhelmed by the love and peace, that all the things on Earth will be meaningless in comparison.

 

Mark 10:14(NIV)
 14 When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these."

No, Not the children, why the children....

In my mind, the most horriffic thing that could ever happen, happened.  How could anyone ever take their rage or revenge out on a school of unsuspecting children?  They cannot defend themselves against such things.  Imagine what must be going through the minds of those children that survived after seeing their classmates, teacher, and possibly others shot. 
 
The big question floating around:   

How could God let this happen?  

This always seems to be the question asked when tragic things happen.  But I have a question.  Are we asking God to take control of everything?   God provides all the good things that come to us, and the bad things some from the sources of evil that go against God.  God takes control of what we give Him control of.  If we give him control of our finances, that means we seek his instruction on how to manage them.  And then we ask Him to help us do what is required.   If we give him control of our behavior, that means we seek his instruction on how to act, and then we ask Him to help us to do what is required.  

James 1:5 NIV
5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.



God wants us to love him out of Genuine love.  He doesn't want puppets or robots to bark out bible verses and follow a bunch of rules.  So He gives us the choice to follow Him.   He doesn't put strings on us and force us to think the way He wants us to think and do what He wants us to do. 


Romans 12:9-13 NIV

Love in Action

9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13 Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.



So because people have this choice, they also have the choice to do the opposite of what God wants.  And EVERY TIME that someone does the opposite of what God wants, someone suffers.  So, to ask why God allows bad things is that same as asking why God lets people sin.  It is said in many places in the bible that Satan is the God of this world.  What that ultimately means is the many follow the ways of Satan instead of the ways of God.  Is does not mean that Satan is in control of everything.   By not following God's agenda, we follow the agenda of Satan, whether inadvertant or otherwise.


In the overall picture, God is in control of everything.  No one and nothing can thwart the ultimate plan of God. 


Proverbs 19:21 NIV
21 Many are the plans in a person’s heart,
but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.


In our current world, there is Good and there is Bad.  It is just the way it is.  That will not be the case when we meet our Lord in Heaven.  Good and Bad will be separated.  God will keep all that is Good in Heaven, and the remainder will be left to those who chose not to follow.  So sad it is that many will have opted to follow the bad not realizing that in not following God, they were inadvertently following His adversary.  And in doing so, if they don't wake up before they pass from this physical world, they will follow this adversary in the spiritual world also.

But God helps us get through the bad as He uses all of it for our good.

Romans 8:28 NIV

28 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.


For a final word, our world has been created to be a very self-centered world.  Each member of the family had intended roles, and these are all outlined in the bible.  These roles were for very specific purposes.  The father was to work to provide for the family, which is a lot of work.  The mother was to provide in the home, which is a lot of work.  Our roles are very confused now, and raising our children is harder than ever because of this dysfunctionality.  No one has time now to take care of the things of the home.  And the economy has forced us to continue living this way.  One of the reasons is because material possessions are far more important the best upbringing for our children.  There is no easy way out of this mess we have created in our family structures and in the reciprocal effects on our economy.  Structured, consistent, and loving upbringing of our children is the best way to combat such social disorders contained in the psychopaths in our current reality.

Additionally, our bodies were created perfectly.  Chemicals in our foods, household items, immunizations, medicines, etc are causing adverse effects on our bodies and mentality.  There are very little vitamans and minerals in our diet, which are required for both physical and mental health.  These things are also causing disorders in our children.  Food intended for our physical bodies is also directly outlined in the bible.  But again given our current society, it is next to impossible to provide natural "good for you" food for our children.

How can we not expect problems since we have deviated so far from Gods instructions for us?  Seek first the Kingdom of God, and EVERYTHING WE NEED will be provided for us.   And God even adds some of the things we want to that.  What God gives us is far better than we could ever ask for, if we wait for him to give it to us.


The best recipe for raising healthy children: structure, a well-balanced diet, well-balanced exercise and rest, sufficient love and acceptance, and the lack of severe stress. In other words, a fully-functional, working-together family and of course FAITH IN GOD.

Matthew 6:33 NIV

33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.



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