I don’t know about you, but I can’t watch the news. It troubles my soul to see the ugliness going on in Ukraine. My heart breaks for the families being uprooted, the loss of life and horrible destruction. It is just so ugly. I’m sure I am not the only one who has asked, “Why, Lord?”
Once again God spoke to me through my devotion. This is today’s message.
My ways are mysterious and unpredictable, but they are good. When you look at world events, with so much rampant evil, it is easy to feel fearful and discouraged. You cannot comprehend why I allow such cruelty and suffering. The difficulty lies in the fact that I am infinite, and you are not. Many things are simply beyond your comprehension. But do not despair. When you reach the limits of your understanding, trusting Me will carry you inward. Affirm your trust in Me through silent and spoken prayers. Stay in communication with me.
Don’t get trapped in a posture of demanding to know “Why?” That is the wrong question to ask Me. The right questions are: “How do you want me to view this situation?” and “What do you want me to do right now?” You cannot change the past, so start with the present moment and seek to find My way forward. Trust Me one day, one moment, at a time.
Isaiah 41;10 says, “Do not fear, for I am with you. I will strengthen and help you.”
It’s hard not to be afraid right now. God knows we are human and are going to be troubled by the evil we see. But just as we sang Sunday, we must trust and obey. I am going to add to that and make it trust, obey and pray.
In the midst of the darkness we must Shine, Shine, Shine!
Tina