Biblical Answer

The Sovereignty of God

When we ask why God took our retirement, we must consider His sovereignty. God is the creator and sustainer of all things, including our lives. He has a plan and purpose for each of us, and it is not for us to know the full extent of it. As the Psalmist writes, "Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book and planned before a single one of them began" (Psalm 139:16). God's plan for our lives may include times of prosperity and times of adversity, but it is always for our good and His glory.

Job's Experience

Job's experience in the book of Job illustrates the sovereignty of God. Job lost everything: his children, his health, and his possessions. But he did not lose his faith. He trusted in God, even in the midst of great suffering, and God vindicated him in the end. Job's experience teaches us that God is not arbitrary or capricious. He is a God of love and justice, and He works all things together for our good. As the apostle Paul writes, "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose" (Romans 8:28).

Trust in God

So, why did God take our retirement? It is not because He is arbitrary or cruel, but because He is sovereign and good. We must trust in God's plan and purpose for our lives, even when it is difficult or unclear. We must remember that God is our Father, and He loves us and wants the best for us. As the Psalmist writes, "The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O God, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands" (Psalm 138:8). We can trust in God's goodness and sovereignty, even when our retirement is taken away. We can trust that He will provide for us and give us a new purpose and plan for our lives.