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Your Question:
Why is God allowing this suffering?
Answer:
As a pastor, I've had many conversations with people struggling to understand why God allows suffering. I believe that suffering is not something God causes, but rather He is gracious and loving enough to make it count for our good. Just as Christ endured unimaginable suffering on the cross for our redemption, God can use our suffering to shape us and bring us closer to Himself. It's also important to recognize that we, as finite beings, cannot fully comprehend God's reasons for permitting suffering. Only an all-knowing God can grasp the complexities of directing a world of free people towards His envisioned goals. We may not always understand why God allows certain events to occur, but we can trust that He is working all things for our good, even when we don't see it. As I reflect on the cross of Christ, I'm reminded of His incomprehensible love for us. He voluntarily underwent suffering for us, even though He was innocent. If God asks us to undergo suffering that seems unmerited, pointless, and unnecessary, meditation on the cross of Christ can help us understand that He is working to bring us closer to Himself, even in the midst of pain and hardship.
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