Faith

Finding Meaning and Comfort in the Midst of Suffering

by Jenor Aguilar
04/18/20
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Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things which have not been done, saying, My purpose will be established, and I will accomplish all My good pleasure (Isaiah 46:10).

In these trying times, many people asking, where is God when I need Him most? If God, why the coronavirus? Is He a loving God? Why He allows good people to suffer and die? Why doesn’t God answer my prayers? During this “enhanced community quarantine” reading and watching dozens of global news portals and programs majority in the world worries about the impact of coronavirus on the health of people, economy, stock markets, jobs, trades, sports, and such. Whereas, each country trying its best to flatten the curve but the masses still looking for answers. Answers for their fears, confusion, and vulnerability. Life and death at this moment are on the line.

God loves me. What does it mean? Meaning, God designed me, created me, blesses me, heals me, defends me, forgives me, and dies for me through Jesus Christ on the cross. However, God will not allow sin to go unpunished. The justice of God will prevail, according to Romans 12:19. The world today is polluted with lies and deception; only the righteous can uphold the truth and proclaim the message of the gospel to the dying world. Understanding the greatness of God is the only way to unlock the mystery of His plan and purpose to humanity.

Steve Johnson said the sovereignty of God refers to His position of supreme authority and power. He rules over and owns everything because He made everything (Job 42:2; Daniel 4:35). For instance, He controls the weather, plants, animals, birds, oceans, the affairs of nations, man’s birth and years, successes and failures, accidental and significant, protection and provision, giving answers to prayers, the exposure and the punishment of the wicked, the exercise of man’s will, the powers of nature, all kinds of diseases, miracles, history, time and space. Named it!

Therefore, entrust yourself to Him to experience peace in the midst of uncertainty as David says in Psalm 18:2, the LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my Savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety.