Biblical Answer

The Sovereignty of God: Understanding His Plan

When faced with the question of why God is taking us away from our family, it is essential to understand the sovereignty of God. As our Father, He is interested in all the details of our life, and He has a plan for us that is greater than what we can comprehend. His plan is not limited by our circumstances or our family ties, but rather, it is guided by His loving and exalting purpose for our lives. This is evident in the Bible, where it says, "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose" (Romans 8:28).

God's Plan: A Higher Purpose

When we trust in God's sovereignty, we begin to see that His plan is not to separate us from our family, but rather, to bring us into a deeper relationship with Him. As the Bible says, "And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him" (1 John 4:16). God's love is not limited by our circumstances, but rather, it is a love that transforms us and brings us into a new family, the family of God. This is the promise of adoption, where we are no longer orphans, but rather, we are children of God, beloved and cherished by Him.

Trust in God's Goodness

When we face difficult circumstances, such as being taken away from our family, it is essential to trust in God's goodness and sovereignty. We must remember that God is the One Who suffered for us, and He did this so that we could live. His plan is not to hurt us, but rather, to bring us into a deeper relationship with Him. As the Bible says, "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose" (Romans 8:28). We must trust in God's goodness and sovereignty, even when we do not understand His plan. For in the end, His plan is to bring us into a deeper relationship with Him, and to make us part of His family, where we are loved, cherished, and adopted as His own.