DON’T BLAME GOD
“The foolishness of man undermines his way [ruining whatever he undertakes]; Then his heart is resentful and rages against the Lord [for, being a fool, he blames the Lord instead of himself].” – Proverbs 19:3 Amplified Bible
Mortal man doesn’t fully understand that which is fairly easy to understand. When an unfortunate event takes places either personally or on a grander scale, one of the first things man says comes in the form of a question: “Where was God? He could have kept this from happening.” Perhaps it’s a person’s cancer-riddled spouse or child. Perhaps it’s being scammed in some financial deal. Maybe it’s a car accident or getting let go from a job. It might be a devastating storm that takes lives and property. Never once does man consider it could be the consequences of some choice they had made. Even Christians, often feel the need to blame someone. Why not God? He has the power to keep anything bad from happening to us. Check out the Gospel account of Christ’s crucifixion: “In the same way, the chief priests, scribes, and elders mocked Him, saying, ‘He saved others, but He cannot save Himself. He is the King of Israel! Let Him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in Him. He trusts in God. Let God deliver Him now if He wants Him. For He said, ‘I am the Son of God.’”… (Matthew 27:21-23)
God didn’t save his own Son from death on a cross. That’s because there was a specific purpose for that event to take place when it did. And there is a specific purpose for that which happens in your life and mine also. If you have the idea that once you become a Christian nothing bad will ever happen to you, you are sadly mistaken. Trials are sent our way as a means of initiating spiritual growth. They are used by God to expand our faith, which enhances our trust in the Almighty.
If an ill spouse that you’ve been praying for passes away, don’t get resentful or angry with God. He answered your prayers for healing, just not the way you wanted them answered. They shall be in heaven where they will never be sick again. God’s will is perfect. He knows what’s best and is asking us to trust him in that regard. So don’t blame God for anything. Don’t blame anyone or anything. Everything happens for a reason and God controls all things. It’s simple really, but we by pass the simple and try to complicate it. It doesn’t have to be that way. Accept the fact that we are human and far from perfect. And know that God shall never fail any of us. The wheels in heaven are turning right now preparing the exact solution you need for your situation. Be patient and know that your answer will come exactly when you need it most. Until next time, walk with the King and be a blessing!
Resources:www.biblegateway.com; The Life Application Study Bible.
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