With the arrival of this lent season, I have been focused more and more on turning my heart to Jesus. However, at Rebuild, we have also encountered a season of darkness. Without going into too many details because of the security and safety of my friends, it is safe to say that Satan is after several of our family...and it blows. Especially since we had just finished up with our IF:Gathering and people were so focused on God. We had just sat on the porch and talked for hours about Jesus on Thursday. Then when the sun rose on Friday, loving on Jesus wasn't as easy. It is times like these that He feels silent and while you know He is still good, there is a voice in the back of your brain that whispers that He isn't.
I think that questions like these are one hundred percent natural in the face of tragedy.
I think that the true test is what we do with those questions.
He is, always was, and always will be good.
How refreshing is that today. How much we can rest in that.
It isn't even in His nature to not be good.
He is always good.
He cannot and will not fail you
So while, today, things may feel like they are falling apart. We rest in a God who is always in control, always knows what He is doing, and is always good.
He isn't afraid of your questions, so ask them. When life gets tough and He doesn't seem to be there anymore, talk to Him. Never turn your back on Him, and continue to trust Him...but He is not afraid of your questions. Perhaps these circumstances are a test to draw you deeper into relationship with Him. He is still good, even when life isn't.
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