God Is Always In Control – Dr. Charles Stanley
I admit that I often don’t understand why bad things happen.
Even so, I believe that God has a purpose for everythingHe does or permits. My faith is rooted in the biblical
principle that says the Lord is sovereign (Ps. 22:28). He is in absolute
control of this universe, the natural and political climate of this earth, and
my life and yours.
When we are in the midst of a trial, it is hard to resist crying
out, “God, Why is this happening?” Sometimes we get the answer and sometimes we
don’t. What we can be sure of is that nothing happens by accident or
coincidence. He has a purpose for even our most painful experiences. Moreover,
we have His promise to “cause all things to work together for good to those who
love God” (Rom. 8:28).
Seeing in advance how the Lord will work evil or hurt for our
benefit is very difficult, if not impossible. My limited human perspective
doesn’t allow me to grasp His greater plan. However, I can confirm the truth of
this biblical promise because the Father’s good handiwork appears all through
my pain, hardship, and loss. I have experienced Him turn mourning into gladness
and have seen Him reap bountiful blessings and benefits from my darkest hours.
As believers, we must accept that God won’t always make sense to
us. Isaiah teaches that His ways and thoughts are higher than our own (Isa.
55:9). He sees the beautifully completed big picture. We can rely on the fact
that God is in control, no matter how wildly off-kilter our world seems to
spin.
Sid Stewart
Executive Director
864 226-6193
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