Biblical Answer

The Sovereignty of God: Understanding His Ways

The question of why God allowed your mother to die is a complex and deeply personal one. As an evangelical Christian, I believe in the sovereignty of God over all creation. This means that God is the all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-good Creator who sustains and governs the universe. His ways are not always easy to understand, but we can trust that He is working all things together for our good (Romans 8:28). When we experience loss, like the death of a loved one, it's natural to wonder why God allowed it to happen. But we must remember that God's ways are not our ways, and His thoughts are not our thoughts (Isaiah 55:8-9).

The Problem of Evil: A Biblical Perspective

The problem of evil is a classic challenge to the existence of an all-good and all-powerful God. How can a loving God allow suffering and evil to exist? The Bible doesn't provide a simple answer to this question, but it does offer some insights. In Job 1-2, we see that Satan, not God, is the one who brings suffering and evil into the world. However, God allows Satan to do so in order to test Job's faith and to demonstrate His own character. This doesn't mean that God is the author of evil, but rather that He is sovereign over all things, including evil. We can trust that God is working to bring good out of evil, even when we can't see it.

Finding Comfort in Christ

In the midst of suffering and loss, it's easy to feel abandoned by God. But the Bible teaches us that God is always present and working for our good. In Psalm 34:18, we read, "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit." Jesus Christ is our comfort in times of sorrow, and He promises to never leave us or forsake us (Hebrews 13:5). When we're struggling to understand why God allowed our mother to die, we can find comfort in the fact that He is a loving and sovereign God who is working all things together for our good. We can trust Him, even when we don't understand, and find peace in His presence. As the apostle Paul wrote, "We live by faith, not by sight" (2 Corinthians 5:7). May we trust in Christ's love and sovereignty, even in the midst of suffering and loss.