Isaiah 45:5-7
We often don’t understand why bad things happen. Even so, we believe that God has a purpose for everything He does or permits. Our faith must be 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 our lives.
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. Our limited human perspective doesn’t allow us to grasp His greater plan. However, we can confirm the truth of this biblical promise because
