WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE? Part 2

WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE? Part 2

From God is Faithful by David Wilkerson

“One day we’ll stand in Christ’s presence and the secrets of redemption will be unveiled.

“Scripture says that on that day our eyes will be opened, and we will behold the Lord’s glory and all our questions will be answered. Our hearts will be set on fire as He opens all the mysteries of the universe and shows us His power behind it. Suddenly, we will see the reality of all that had been available to us in our earthly trials: the power and resources of heaven, the protective angels, the abiding presence of the Holy Spirit. As we behold the awesomeness of these things, the Lord will say to us, “All along, my warriors were camped about you, an army of protectors; you were never in any danger from Satan. You never had any reason to fear your tomorrows.” Then Christ will show us the Father—and what an overwhelming moment that will be. As we behold the majesty of our heavenly Father, we will fully realize His love and care for us. Suddenly the truth will come to us in full force: “This was, and is, and forever will be our Father, truly the great I AM.”

“Paul says he “held fast” his word about God’s faithfulness because he did not want to stand in the Lord’s presence, thinking, “How could I have been so blind?” The apostle is exhorting us: “I want to rejoice on that day, when my eyes are fully opened. I want to be able to enjoy every revelation knowing I trusted in His promises. I want to know that I held fast the Word of life in all my reactions to my sufferings, that I fought a good fight, that I proved my Lord faithful.” May it be so for you!”

My footnote: Paul trusted in the Lord, and he was beheaded in Rome. Hardships and death are not the end of the story. God’s story does not include that everyone who believes in Jesus will be spared hardships, disease, and death. If we could figure this out, we’d be God ourselves. One day we’ll understand His ways and say, “Oh, how blind I was then.”

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