Insurance companies call them 'acts of God.' These disasters have been so vast and devastating that they cause people to wonder about the role of God in these events. Could it be that people are being punished for their sins? To what extent, if at all, is God responsible for these horrifying happenings?
One doesn't just have to notice the giant tsunami's, tornados, hurricanes or earthquakes to be filled with fear and confusion. Every family faces, on a regular basis, some personal tragedy that raises the same questions: Where is God when terrible things hit us? Why doesn't He stop it from happening? These "smaller" tragedies are just as devastating to those involved as the big ones: cancer, a car accident, divorce, getting fired from a job, etc. I seems as if life is full of bad things waiting to happen.
From my study of the Scriptures, I believe that one cannot know what a specific event means unless God tells us. We can draw conclusions from what the Bible says, but they may, or may not, be accurate. I know of no living prophet that is trustworthy enough to tell me what a specific event means--that includes Pat Robertson.
Today, I want to leave you with this: "Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. And even the hairs of your head are all counted. So do not be afraid; you are of more value than many sparrows" (Matthew 10:29-31).
Grace&Peace;
Tom
*Adapted from an article by Archibald Hart. The series will continue throughout this week.
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