Why do bad things happen to good people? This question is one I often hear asked after the tragic death of a loved one, especially when it is a person that is such a good person. There is a wrong premise though. We are not good people. Scripture tells us that there is "no one who does good, not even one." The reality is that we live in a sinful world. We all play a part in why bad things happen. We are all guilty to some degree. My prayer is that God forgive me for my part in causing the misery of others.
Death does not respect anyone. Death does not respect age, race, or sex. Death is part of life. When one is born, he or she is born with a disease called death. Death is an enemy of God; but God has defeated death through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This is my hope, a certain and for sure hope! It is a hope that I pray you have too, if you are reading this. I pray that no other parent ever goes through what we are going through. The pain is the deepest of pains and yet I can also say that God's grace is as deep as the pain.
Someone who comes from a different background than I-- a person who has been raised in the projects and the only family he has ever experienced is gang life-- realized something through this. As he looked at all the cars at my mom's house where we are staying and as he has seen so many people come by, stay for hours, sleep at our house with us, he made this comment: "I have never seen anything like this. So many people, so much family. I have never experienced anything like it." My response was simple. "His name is Jesus and what you see in all these people are the hands and feet of Christ walking us through this pain." God was faithful before the death of my son and He is faithful today. There are times I ask why. I don't ever get an answer, but as in the words of Job, I can say this:
God, forgive my part in the misery of others and may Your Glory shine! No Regrets!
Death does not respect anyone. Death does not respect age, race, or sex. Death is part of life. When one is born, he or she is born with a disease called death. Death is an enemy of God; but God has defeated death through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This is my hope, a certain and for sure hope! It is a hope that I pray you have too, if you are reading this. I pray that no other parent ever goes through what we are going through. The pain is the deepest of pains and yet I can also say that God's grace is as deep as the pain.
Someone who comes from a different background than I-- a person who has been raised in the projects and the only family he has ever experienced is gang life-- realized something through this. As he looked at all the cars at my mom's house where we are staying and as he has seen so many people come by, stay for hours, sleep at our house with us, he made this comment: "I have never seen anything like this. So many people, so much family. I have never experienced anything like it." My response was simple. "His name is Jesus and what you see in all these people are the hands and feet of Christ walking us through this pain." God was faithful before the death of my son and He is faithful today. There are times I ask why. I don't ever get an answer, but as in the words of Job, I can say this:
"I know that you can do all things,
and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted.
3 ‘Who is this that hides counsel without knowledge?’
Therefore I have uttered what I did not understand,
things too wonderful for me, which I did not know.
4 ‘Hear, and I will speak;
I will question you, and you make it known to me.’
5 I had heard of you by the hearing of the ear,
but now my eye sees you;
6 therefore I despise myself,
and repent"
God, forgive my part in the misery of others and may Your Glory shine! No Regrets!
7 Comments:
wow...God is big in you.
Chris,
Thank you for your Leadership! You do inpsire me. Love & Prayers
It is amazing that even in what seems like your darkest hour, you see the light, you have hope. I am thankful for your ministry and your triumph. I too, have asked why. I was driving in the car this morning wondering why this would happen to you, why God would do this to you, it makes no sense. You and Judy are definitely in my thoughts and prayers and please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.
Chris,
I am so sorry both for you and his mothers loss. When I lost my baby brother I asked why so many times and never got an answer and its been 7 yrs. I may have not gotten an answer but I finally recieved the blessing that God had been promising me and that was that he is and will always be here with us. He will put nothing on us that we cannot handle. I always remember in Revelation it says " The secret things belong to God". Our pea brains could not hold all of God's reasons for the "Why's" in this world that happen everyday
Chris,
You are such an inspiration to us all. Thank you for showing us how God is faithful in ALL things. May He continue to hold you and Judy in His warm embrace. We love you.
Bert & Gwen
Chris, you are leading by example through the most difficult circumstances imagineable. And I, for one--there will be MANY--am getting the message. You guys remain in my prayers and to God be the glory!
I don't know you Chris, but I am so sorry for your loss. You surely will be together again some day.
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