Biblical Answer

Understanding God's Sovereignty and Love

The question of why God allows suffering in the world is a complex one, and it often seems to contradict the idea of an all-loving God. However, it's essential to understand that God's sovereignty and love are not mutually exclusive. God's sovereignty refers to His ability to govern and control all things, including suffering. At the same time, God's love is not limited by His sovereignty; rather, it is expressed through His sovereignty.

God's Love is Not Limited by Human Understanding

The idea that God is all-loving implies that He desires the best for all people, including those who suffer. However, God's love is not limited by human understanding or expectations. His ways are not our ways, and His thoughts are not our thoughts (Isaiah 55:8-9). God's love is not limited by the idea that He must save every single person, as some might argue. Instead, God's love is expressed through His sovereignty, which allows Him to work all things together for good (Romans 8:28).

Finding Purpose in Suffering

The question of why God allows suffering is not just about understanding God's sovereignty and love; it's also about finding purpose in our own suffering. When we suffer, it's easy to ask why God is allowing it, but the question is not necessarily about why God is allowing it, but about how we can find Him in the midst of it. 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). Our goal as believers is to find God in our suffering, to see Him as the one who is working all things together for our good. By doing so, we can find purpose and meaning in our suffering, and we can trust that God's love is not limited by our understanding or expectations.