These questions are not new. They echo across
time, across faith traditions, and across continents. But for Christians, the
challenge is particularly acute because of the claim that God is both
all-powerful and all-loving. If God exists, and if He cares, why does He allow
such evil to happen?
This article will not offer superficial answers.
It will not minimize the grief, pain, or confusion that accompanies suffering.
But it will explore a way forward—through Scripture, reason, and the
testimonies of those who have suffered and still believe. At its heart is a
deeper question than mere theodicy: What kind
of relationship does God want with humanity, and how does that affect the way
He acts in the world?
We will examine this issue in ten parts,
beginning with the foundations of belief in God and continuing through human
freedom, the mystery of suffering, the presence of the Holy Spirit, and the
eternal hope of salvation. We will also consider how the Church and its members
can and must respond—not only in word, but in action. For while we may not
always understand why God allows
tragedy, we can begin to understand how
He calls us to respond in the midst of it.
In a world searching for answers, this is not merely an academic exercise. It is a call to awaken—to seek, to listen, and to act. Whether you are a believer grappling with grief, a skeptic haunted by injustice, or someone caught in the middle, the following exploration is an invitation: not to easy answers, but to a deeper understanding of God, human responsibility, and the hope that does not disappoint.
The Existence of God
Before we can explore why God might allow
tragedy, we must first ask the more basic question: Does God exist? And if so, what
kind of God are we talking about?
Throughout history, countless philosophers,
theologians, and ordinary people have wrestled with this foundational question.
The presence of suffering has often been cited as evidence against God's existence.
But just as often, it has driven people toward
belief—a desperate cry for meaning beyond the chaos, for justice beyond human
systems, for hope beyond the grave.
Arguments for God’s Existence
While a full defense of God's existence lies
beyond the scope of this article, several classical arguments remain relevant,
especially in the context of suffering and tragedy:
·
The
Moral Argument: If there is no God, there is no objective moral
law. And yet, our visceral reaction to tragedy—our insistence that acts of evil
are truly wrong, not merely
inconvenient—points to a moral lawgiver. Why should the murder of children, the
oppression of the weak, or the exploitation of the innocent be universally
condemned unless there is a transcendent source of morality?
·
The
Argument from Design: The intricacy of the universe, the
fine-tuning of physical laws, and the delicate balance that allows for life all
point to intelligence, not chance. This suggests a Creator who is both powerful
and purposeful.
·
The
Argument from Contingency: Everything that exists has a cause.
Yet the universe, as a whole, cannot be its own cause. There must be a
necessary, uncaused being—what classical theists call God—who brought everything into existence.
These arguments do not prove the God of the
Bible, but they point toward a transcendent mind, will, and power—consistent
with the scriptural portrait of the Creator.
Faith and the Nature of God
Ultimately, belief in God is not just
intellectual—it is relational. The Bible does not begin with a philosophical
proof, but a declaration: “In the beginning,
God created…” (Genesis 1:1). Scripture assumes the existence of God and
invites us into relationship with Him.
The Christian faith affirms a God who is:
· Omnipresent – ever present
· Omniscient – all-knowing
· Omnipotent – all-powerful
· Omnibenevolent – perfectly good
·
Relational
– desiring communion with humanity
This view of God doesn’t eliminate hard
questions—it intensifies them. If God is truly all of these things, why does He
not stop evil before it happens?
The answer lies not in denying God's power or goodness, but in understanding the kind of world He has chosen to create—a world in which free beings can love, rebel, choose, and ultimately seek or reject Him.
Understanding Free Will
The question of why God allows
suffering—especially human-caused evil—cannot be separated from the concept of free will. At the heart
of Christian theology is the belief that God created human beings not as
automatons, but as moral agents capable of choice. This gift of free will is
both the crown of our dignity and the cause of our greatest downfall.
What Is Free Will?
Free will, in a theological context, refers to
the God-given ability of humans to make genuine choices—moral, spiritual,
relational, and practical. It is the power to say yes or no, to obey or
disobey, to love or to hate, to bless or to curse.
Without free will, love is not love. Obedience
is not obedience. Relationship is not relationship—it is programming. For love
to be real, it must be freely given. And for humans to bear the image of God
(Genesis 1:26–27), they must reflect His freedom, creativity, and moral agency.
Free Will and Responsibility
The existence of free will means that much of
the suffering in the world is not directly caused by God, but by the choices of
people. From Cain’s murder of Abel to genocides, war, abuse, and personal
betrayal—these are not “acts of God,” but acts of man.
Some argue, “But if God knew what people would
do, why give them such freedom?” The answer lies in God’s desire for meaningful relationship.
He did not want a world of coerced obedience, but one where love is chosen—even
though that choice includes the possibility of rebellion.
This is precisely what we see in Genesis 2–3.
God places Adam and Eve in a paradise and gives them a command they can obey—or
disobey. He warns them of the consequences, but does not prevent their choice.
Their disobedience introduces sin and death into the world (Romans 5:12), a
pattern repeated by every human that exercises free will since (exceptions being John the Baptist, infants, innocent children yet to disobey the moral law stipulated in the Ten Commandments).
Free will, therefore, is a two-edged sword. It
makes possible both moral greatness and moral evil. And yet, God considers the
risk of evil worth the potential for love, redemption, and genuine
relationship.
The Limits of Human Control
While we possess free will, we do not have
absolute control. We cannot choose our birth, our genetics, or the actions of
others. Much of life is the intersection of our will with that of others—and
this intersection can be fraught with injustice.
Still, Scripture holds individuals accountable
for their choices. “Each of us will give an account of himself to God” (Romans
14:12). This moral accountability only makes sense if human freedom is real.
God’s Sovereignty and Human Choice
Christian theology does not pit divine
sovereignty against human freedom—they are intertwined. God remains sovereign,
guiding history toward His purposes, yet allows humans to participate freely.
This is the tension found throughout Scripture: God rules, but we choose.
Pharaoh hardened his heart—and yet God also
hardened it (Exodus 8–10). Judas chose to betray Christ—and yet it was foretold
(John 13:18). Human choice does not derail God’s plan, but God’s plan does not
erase human choice.
This mystery humbles us. We are not pawns in a cosmic game, nor are we gods of our own destiny. We are free—but not unaccountable. We are responsible—not sovereign. But God sees the heart—the thoughts, the attitudes—and discerns thought from intent.
The Nature of Suffering
If God exists and humans possess free will, the
next question looms large: Why does suffering
exist—especially among the innocent? The nature of suffering is one of the
most profound and painful theological mysteries. Yet Scripture does not avoid
this subject—it confronts it head-on, offering both realism and hope.
Types of Suffering
Suffering in the human experience comes in many
forms:
·
Moral
suffering: evil caused by human choices (e.g., violence, abuse,
injustice)
·
Natural
suffering: pain caused by natural events (e.g., disease,
earthquakes, aging, death)
·
Spiritual
suffering: grief, guilt, alienation from God, or divine silence
Each of these forms can raise the same haunting
question: Where is God in all of this?
Suffering in a Fallen World
According to the biblical worldview, suffering
is not part of the original creation. God created a world He declared “very
good” (Genesis 1:31). Suffering entered through sin—first through Adam’s
disobedience, and then through the compounded evil of generations.
Romans 8:20–22 explains that the whole
creation was subjected to “futility” and now groans as if in labor, awaiting
redemption. This perspective doesn’t blame all suffering on personal sin but
situates it within a larger cosmic rupture: original sin. Not of Adam, but of the Evil One. The world is broken—not just
morally, but structurally—and we live in its aftermath.
Biblical Reflections on Suffering
The Bible never trivializes suffering. The
book of Job stands as a stark witness to unexplained pain. Job is a righteous
man who loses everything—his wealth, his children, even his health. His friends
offer shallow theology: You must have sinned.
But God ultimately rebukes them, affirming that not all suffering is
punishment.
In the Psalms, lament is frequent:
“How long, O Lord? Will You forget me
forever?” (Psalm 13:1)
Even Jesus, on the cross, cries out:
“My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?”
(Matthew 27:46)
These cries are not failures of faith but
expressions of faith in a God big enough to handle our anguish.
Purpose in the Pain
Although suffering is real and often senseless
from a human perspective, the Bible offers several redemptive purposes for
suffering:
·
Refinement:
“Suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope”
(Romans 5:3–4).
·
Discipline:
“The Lord disciplines those He loves” (Hebrews 12:6).
·
Dependency:
Paul writes, “We were under great pressure… but this happened that we might not
rely on ourselves but on God” (2 Corinthians 1:8–9).
·
Testimony:
The sufferings of believers become a witness to the power of Christ (2
Corinthians 4:8–12).
·
Conformity
to Christ: Paul considered suffering a fellowship with Christ
(Philippians 3:10).
None of these explanations remove the pain—but
they reframe it. Suffering, while not good in itself, can serve God’s greater purposes.
The God Who Suffers
Most remarkably, Christianity proclaims that
God is not distant from suffering. He entered it. Jesus wept at the tomb of
Lazarus (John 11:35). He was “a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief”
(Isaiah 53:3). On the cross, He bore the weight of sin, shame, and separation.
The cross is not just where Christ died—it’s
where God shared in the worst of human suffering. And the resurrection is not
just where Christ triumphed—it’s where God began to undo suffering’s finality.
In Jesus, we see that suffering is not meaningless. It is not the end. And it will not have the last word.
Spiritual Awareness and Guidance
In times of suffering and tragedy, people often
ask not only why something happened, but
also what now? How are we to respond? How
can we discern God's will when darkness seems to overshadow clarity?
Christianity offers more than abstract truths or
cold doctrines. It proclaims the presence of a living God who speaks, leads,
comforts, and empowers. This interaction takes place through the person and
work of the Holy Spirit—the
Paraclete, the Helper, whom Jesus promised to those who believe in Him.
The Role of the Holy Spirit
Jesus told His disciples:
“And I will ask the Father, and He will give you
another Helper, to be with you forever… He dwells with you and will be in you.”
(John 14:16–17)
This Helper, the Holy Spirit, is God’s presence
in the life of the believer—not merely a force, but a divine person who
teaches, reminds, convicts, and empowers. He is the fulfillment of God’s
promise in the book of Joel: “I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh…” (Joel
2:28–29).
The Holy Spirit:
·
Guides
us into truth (John 16:13)
·
Comforts
us in affliction (2 Corinthians 1:3–5)
·
Convicts
us of sin, righteousness, and judgment (John 16:8)
·
Empowers
us for witness and service (Acts 1:8)
·
Intercedes
for us when we do not know how to pray (Romans 8:26)
In the valley of grief, the Spirit is not
silent. He does not always give explanations, but He offers presence—and that
presence is often what we need most.
Discerning God’s Voice
Spiritual awareness requires more than
intuition—it requires attentiveness. God speaks through His Word, through
prayer, through the counsel of mature believers, and through circumstances
aligned with His character. As Jesus said:
“My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and
they follow Me.” (John 10:27)
But spiritual ears must be trained. Just as
Elijah did not hear God in the earthquake or the fire, but in a still small
voice (1 Kings 19:11–12), so too must believers learn to quiet their hearts and
listen. In tragedy, this spiritual sensitivity becomes vital.
Many who suffer find that God's guidance does
not come as a thunderclap, but as a whisper—a verse, a prompting, a sudden
sense of peace, or a new clarity. The Holy Spirit leads, not always away from
pain, but through it, into deeper trust.
Staying Attuned in a Noisy World
In a culture flooded with distractions, noise,
and instant answers, tuning in to spiritual guidance requires intentionality.
The believer must cultivate spiritual disciplines:
·
Prayer,
not as ritual, but as communion
·
Scripture
reading, not merely for study, but for hearing God’s voice
·
Worship,
even when it flows from a broken heart
·
Community,
where others can help us discern
The tragedy that leaves one speechless can
often become the moment that God speaks most clearly—if we are willing to
listen.
Why Spiritual Guidance Matters in Suffering
Without spiritual awareness, suffering can
make us bitter, self-focused, and hopeless. With it, suffering can become a
furnace of transformation. The Holy Spirit does not eliminate pain but empowers
endurance. He helps us see beyond the moment to the purpose. He anchors us when
circumstances shake us.
“For all who are led by the Spirit of God are
sons of God.” (Romans 8:14)
Being led by the Spirit in the wake of tragedy is not about having all the answers. It is about trusting the One who does.
Historical Context of Persecution
Suffering and persecution are not new to the
Christian story—they are woven into its very foundation. From the earliest days
of the faith, Christians have faced opposition, violence, and martyrdom. These
historical realities offer not only sobering context, but also deep theological
insight into how faith responds to injustice and affliction.
Persecution in the Early Church
Jesus warned His disciples:
“If the world hates you, know that it has hated
Me before it hated you… If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you.”
(John 15:18, 20)
From the stoning of Stephen (Acts 7) to the
imprisonments and beatings suffered by Peter, Paul, and others, the early
Church was born in hardship. Faithfulness to Christ was not rewarded with ease,
but with trouble.
Under Roman rule, Christians were persecuted
for refusing to worship Caesar or participate in pagan rites. They were accused
of atheism, cannibalism (misunderstanding the Lord’s Supper), and insurrection.
Many were executed in brutal ways—crucifixions, burnings, and wild beasts in the
arena.
Yet through their suffering, the Church grew.
Tertullian famously wrote:
“The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the
Church.”
Their unwavering witness in the face of death
testified to a reality more powerful than fear: the unshakable hope of the
resurrection.
Persecution Through the Centuries
Persecution did not end with the Roman Empire.
Throughout history, faithful Christians have suffered:
·
Under totalitarian regimes (e.g., Nazi Germany,
Stalinist Russia, Maoist China)
·
In religiously hostile environments (e.g.,
Islamic extremism in the Middle East)
·
At the hands of corrupted church institutions
(e.g., the Inquisition)
·
Through systemic oppression and modern-day
martyrdom
According to organizations like Open Doors,
millions of believers still suffer for their faith today. Churches are burned.
Believers are arrested or killed. In North Korea, owning a Bible can mean a
death sentence. In parts of Africa and Asia, believers face daily threats and even death.
The New Testament speaks directly to this
reality:
“Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life
in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.” (2 Timothy 3:12)
Persecution, far from being abnormal, is often
the norm for genuine Christian witness.
Why Persecution Matters for Understanding Faith
Persecution reveals the cost of discipleship.
Jesus said:
“Whoever does not take his cross and follow Me
is not worthy of Me.” (Matthew 10:38)
Faith is not about comfort—it is about
allegiance. Persecution forces the question: Do
we truly believe what we profess, even when belief costs us everything?
It also reveals the enduring power of hope.
Those who suffer for their faith often do so not with despair, but with joy:
“They rejoiced that they were counted worthy
to suffer dishonor for the name.” (Acts 5:41)
Suffering for Christ is not meaningless—it
becomes a form of fellowship with Him (Philippians 3:10), a visible
identification with His mission, and a testimony to a watching world.
Modern Lessons from the Persecuted Church
Today, the persecuted Church teaches us to
value what is often taken for granted: freedom to worship, access to Scripture,
and the courage to live authentically. Their example challenges complacency and
consumerism in the Western Church.
Moreover, the persecuted Church often displays greater spiritual maturity, prayerfulness, and dependence on God than their more comfortable counterparts. Their stories call us back to the core of the Gospel: Christ crucified, risen, and returning.
Salvation and Eternal Perspective
In the face of tragedy and persecution, even the
most faithful can ask: What is the point of all
this pain? The answer lies not only in God’s presence in suffering, but in
the eternal perspective
offered by the Gospel of salvation. For Christians, this life is not the final
chapter. It is the prelude to something greater.
What Is Salvation?
Salvation, at its heart, is deliverance—first
from sin, and ultimately from death itself. It is the great promise of
Scripture:
“Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will
be saved.” (Romans 10:13)
This salvation was made possible through the
death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. By taking upon Himself the penalty of
sin, Jesus offers forgiveness, reconciliation with God, and new life to all who
believe:
“For God so loved the world, that He gave His
only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal
life.” (John 3:16)
Salvation is not earned through good deeds,
religious rituals, or moral effort. It is received by grace through faith
(Ephesians 2:8–9). It transforms not only our destiny but our identity—we
become children of God, indwelt by the Holy Spirit, and participants in His
Kingdom.
The Hope of Eternal Life
One of the most radical truths of the
Christian faith is that death
is not the end. Jesus said:
“I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever
believes in Me, though he die, yet shall he live.” (John 11:25)
This eternal hope reshapes the way believers
face suffering. Paul, who endured beatings, imprisonments, and near-death experiences,
could write:
“Our light and momentary troubles are
achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.” (2 Corinthians
4:17)
Eternal life is not just endless duration—it is quality
of life in union with God. It begins now and is perfected in the age to
come.
When a believer dies, their body perishes, but
their spirit is with Christ. The day is coming when all who belong to Him will
be raised in glorified bodies, and every tear will be wiped away (Revelation
21:4). This hope does not trivialize grief—it gives grief meaning.
Salvation as a Present and Future Reality
Salvation is not only about escaping hell or
going to heaven. It is about being made new—right now:
·
Justification
(freedom from the penalty of sin)
·
Sanctification
(freedom from the power of sin)
·
Glorification
(freedom from the presence of sin)
This process begins at the moment of faith and
continues until the day Christ returns. In the meantime, Christians are called
to live as citizens of heaven (Philippians 3:20), bearing fruit in a broken
world, and pointing others to the source of their hope.
Suffering in Light of Eternity
Only with an eternal perspective can suffering
be rightly understood. Without it, suffering seems cruel, random, and
meaningless. With it, suffering can become the very context in which faith
deepens, hope shines, and the love of God becomes more real than ever before.
Paul wrote:
“I consider that the sufferings of this
present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to
us.” (Romans 8:18)
This is not escapism. It is realism rooted in divine promise. Salvation does not eliminate suffering in this life—but it promises that suffering does not have the final word. God does.
The Role of the Church and Community
When tragedy strikes, grief often isolates.
Suffering can make people feel alone, misunderstood, or even abandoned by God.
In these moments, the presence of a loving, responsive community becomes vital.
That community, ideally, is the Church—the
body of Christ on Earth, called to embody His compassion, healing, and truth.
The Church as the Body of Christ
The New Testament calls the Church not simply an
organization but a living organism:
“Now you are the body of Christ and individually
members of it.” (1 Corinthians 12:27)
This metaphor is not sentimental—it is
profoundly practical. Just as a body responds when one part is wounded, so
should the Church respond when one member suffers. Paul writes:
“If one member suffers, all suffer together.” (1
Corinthians 12:26)
The Church is not merely a place where people hear truth, but a people who live truth together—offering presence,
prayer, food, comfort, protection, and guidance in real time.
Bearing One Another’s Burdens
Galatians 6:2 commands:
“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill
the law of Christ.”
This law is love. When tragedy occurs—whether
a mass shooting, natural disaster, or personal loss—the Church is called not
merely to respond with thoughts and prayers, but with action:
·
Providing practical support (meals, shelter,
funds)
·
Offering spiritual and emotional care
(counseling, intercession)
·
Advocating for justice and healing (if injustice
has occurred)
·
Creating space for grief without rushing to
answers
Sometimes, just being present is the most
powerful act. As Job’s friends initially did well by simply sitting with him in
silence (Job 2:13), those who belong to the true Church are often most Christlike not when they attempt to explain suffering,
but when they enters into it.
Churches as Healing Communities
The local church can become a sanctuary not
just spiritually, but emotionally and relationally. By fostering a culture of
compassion, vulnerability, and support, the Church becomes a place where broken
people are not shamed but restored.
Healthy church communities:
·
Cultivate honest lament
·
Encourage mutual care
·
Train members in trauma-sensitive ministry
·
Provide long-term support—not just immediate
relief
In times of communal tragedy, the Church is
also called to represent Christ to the wider community. Whether through hosting
vigils, offering counseling, or coordinating aid, the Church has a role in
public witness—showing what God’s love looks like in practice.
When the Church Fails—and When It Shines
Unfortunately, not all churches rise to the
moment. Some avoid hard topics. Others offer platitudes instead of presence.
But when the Church lives up to its calling, it becomes a tangible expression
of the Gospel—a place where those grieving are not alone, where forgiveness and
healing flow, and where hope is rekindled.
Jesus said:
“By this all people will know that you are My
disciples, if you have love for one another.” (John 13:35)
Love is not proven in theory, but in response to suffering. And when the Church loves well, the world sees a glimpse of heaven in the midst of its hell.
Personal Reflections and Testimonies
Doctrinal truths and theological insights
matter, but in the face of suffering, sometimes the most powerful evidence for
the goodness of God comes not from arguments—but from people. From stories.
From real lives transformed by faith, even in the midst of unbearable pain.
These testimonies don’t always explain why tragedy happens, but they reveal how God meets people in the aftermath. They
are stories of endurance, redemption, and the quiet but unshakable hope that
faith can ignite in the darkest places.
Faith Amidst Tragedy
In the wake of school shootings, terrorist
attacks, and personal loss, many believers have borne witness to God’s presence
in the storm. Some have lost children. Others have survived attacks. Still
others have faced terminal diagnoses or relentless persecution. And yet, they
speak of peace that “surpasses understanding” (Philippians 4:7), of strength
not their own, and of an eternal perspective that lifted them above the
immediate horror.
One mother, whose son was killed in a church
shooting, said:
“I will never understand why it happened. But
I know where my son is. And I know that evil doesn’t get the last word—God
does.”
Another survivor of Christian persecution in
Nigeria testified:
“They burned our village, but they could not
burn our hope. Jesus is still with us, and we will not stop following Him.”
These aren’t naïve platitudes. They are
battle-tested faith—words forged in fire, rooted in eternity.
Transformation Through Pain
Many who suffer do not simply survive; they
are transformed. Some become counselors.
Others become advocates. Some develop deeper empathy or new ministries. They
often say things like:
·
“I wouldn’t wish this on anyone, but I wouldn’t
trade what God has done in me.”
·
“My suffering became a doorway to discovering
who God really is.”
·
“I found that when everything else was stripped
away, He was enough.”
These testimonies echo the words of Paul:
“When I am weak, then I am strong.” (2
Corinthians 12:10)
God doesn’t always deliver from the fire, but
He walks in it—just as He did with Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the
furnace (Daniel 3:25).
The Power of Lament and Praise
Testimonies also include honest lament. Some
people wrestle with doubt, anger, and silence from God—and yet, they keep
seeking Him. They remind us that faith is not the absence of questions but the
persistence of trust.
Others testify to the healing power of
worship. Music, prayer, and Scripture often become lifelines when words fail.
As one grieving father said:
“All I could do was whisper His name. But that
was enough.”
Why Stories Matter
Testimonies give theology a human face. They
help others feel seen, understood, and less alone. They provide living proof
that faith works—not because it eliminates suffering, but because it sustains
us through it.
“They have conquered him by the blood of the
Lamb and by the word of their testimony.” (Revelation 12:11)
In a world hungry for hope, personal stories become sacred echoes of God's faithfulness—evidence that the light still shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it (John 1:5).
Conclusion
Tragedy will always confront us with questions
we cannot fully answer—at least not in this life. The presence of evil, the
depth of human suffering, and the silence of heaven in moments of greatest need
can shake even the strongest faith.
And yet, through the lens of Scripture, reason,
history, and testimony, we begin to see a larger picture—one in which suffering
is not the absence of God, but often the stage upon which His presence is
revealed most clearly. Not always immediately. Not always obviously. But truly
and powerfully, for those who have eyes to see and hearts to believe.
We have explored:
·
That God
exists and is not indifferent to human pain.
·
That He has given us free will, which enables both love and
rebellion.
·
That suffering,
though tragic, can have purpose—and that God Himself has entered it through
Christ.
·
That the Holy
Spirit guides, comforts, and empowers us, even when
explanations fall short.
·
That persecution
has always been part of the Church’s story—and has often purified and expanded
it.
·
That salvation
and eternal life place all suffering into a greater redemptive
context.
·
That the Church
is called to be the hands and heart of Christ, bearing each other’s burdens and
responding with compassion.
·
That personal
testimonies provide living proof of hope in the midst of
heartbreak.
These truths do not eliminate pain. But they
provide a framework in which pain can coexist with faith, where doubt can lead
to deeper trust, and where brokenness can become the soil of transformation.
In the end, the Christian hope is not in a
world free from sorrow, but in a God
who redeems sorrow. A God who brings beauty from ashes. A God
who works all things—even tragedy—for
the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose (Romans
8:28).
A Call to Faith, Hope, and Action
To the grieving: You are not alone. God sees.
He hears. And He draws near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18).
To the questioning: Your doubts are welcome at
the foot of the cross. God is not threatened by your struggle—He has entered it
Himself.
To the Church: Rise up—not with empty words,
but with compassionate presence. Be the light in dark places. Be the answer to
someone’s prayer.
And to all who long for a world made right:
Lift your eyes. The story is not over. The One who came to suffer has promised
to return—not as the Lamb, but as the King, to wipe away every tear, to make
all things new.
“He will wipe every tear from their eyes.
Death will be no more; mourning and crying and pain will be no more, for the
former things have passed away.” (Revelation 21:4)
Until that day, we walk by faith. We hold to hope. And we love—boldly, deeply, and sacrificially—in the name of the One who first loved us.
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