Biblical Answer

The Sovereignty of God in Suffering

The question of why God took away a child can be a deeply personal and painful one. The Bible teaches us that God is sovereign over all creation, including the lives of His children. This means that God is not bound by human limitations or subject to the whims of human desire. His decisions are guided by His own purposes and will.

In the face of suffering, it's natural to ask why God allowed it to happen. However, the Bible doesn't provide a straightforward answer to this question. Instead, it points us to the broader narrative of God's relationship with humanity. The Bible teaches us that sin entered the world through humanity's disobedience, and this has led to suffering and pain. God's sovereignty is not a guarantee that we won't experience suffering, but rather that He is working all things together for our good, even in the midst of pain.

The Example of Hannah

The story of Hannah, a mother who prayed for a child and then wept when her child was taken, is a powerful example of this dynamic. Hannah's prayer was not answered in the way she had hoped, but God still chose to bless her and give her a son, Samuel. This story reminds us that God's ways are not our ways, and that His purposes are often hidden from us. Rather than seeking to understand why God took away a child, we are called to trust in His sovereignty and goodness, even when we don't understand. By doing so, we can find comfort in the knowledge that God is working all things together for our good, even in the midst of pain and suffering.