Biblical Answer

The Sovereignty of God: Understanding God's Plan

The question of why God allowed your business to fail is a complex one, and it requires a nuanced understanding of God's sovereignty. The Bible teaches that God is all-powerful and all-knowing, and that He works out everything for good for those who love Him (Romans 8:28). This means that God is not limited by human circumstances or events, but rather, He is the one who brings about those circumstances and events to achieve His purposes.

The Purpose of Suffering: Learning to Love God

In the book of Job, we see a similar situation where God allows a righteous man to suffer. Job did not understand why he was suffering, and he questioned God's goodness. However, when God appeared to him, Job submitted to God without an explanation of why he suffered. This is a powerful example of how God uses suffering to teach us to love Him for Himself alone, rather than for what He can do for us. Similarly, when your business failed, it may have been an opportunity for you to learn to love God in a deeper way, even in the midst of hardship.

The Importance of Trusting God's Plan

The key to understanding why God allowed your business to fail is to trust in His sovereignty and goodness. Just as God could have stopped you from breaking your coffee carafe, but chose not to, so too He may have allowed your business to fail for a greater purpose. Rather than questioning God's goodness, we should seek to understand His plan and trust in His ability to work all things out for good. This requires a deep trust in God's character and a willingness to submit to His will, even when we don't understand the reasons behind His actions. As the Bible says, "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).