1 Corinthians 13:12
For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in
part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known.
Job 19:26 And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God;
Job 36:26 How great is God--beyond our understanding! The number of his years is past finding out.
1 Corinthians 8:3 But whoever loves God is known by God.
1 Corinthians 13:9 For we know in part and we prophesy in part,
Job 19:26 And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God;
Job 36:26 How great is God--beyond our understanding! The number of his years is past finding out.
1 Corinthians 8:3 But whoever loves God is known by God.
1 Corinthians 13:9 For we know in part and we prophesy in part,
2 Corinthians 3:18
And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord's glory, are
being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from
the Lord, who is the Spirit.
It is 100 percent true that God is good and that He’s in
control. These facts, however, do not prevent bad things from happening. Though
it’s within the Lord’s power to give everyone a perfect existence, that
wouldn’t be in our best interest. Trials and suffering often drive people to
the Father. And for those of us who are already His followers, God uses harsh
circumstances to mature our faith and conform us to the image of His Son. To be
made perfect and pleasing to our Father is indeed beneficial.
In His omniscience and wisdom, God will allow disaster and
evil to touch our lives so we can grow from the experience. Growth, whether in
compassion, trust, or knowledge, is good. If we could peek behind the scenes of
our life, we’d see the Lord sovereignly working toward His ultimate purpose for
us.
Romans 8:28 affirms this: “And we know that God causes
all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are
called according to His purpose.” On occasion, we see immediate positive
results from trials. But other times, we must wait months or years (or until we
reach heaven) to fully understand what God was doing in those difficult
circumstances.
Suffering and evil are inevitable parts of a fallen world.
But we have assurance that God is in control of the universe, including the
tiny corner we occupy. When He permits bad things to happen, we can be sure
that He will continue to provide comfort and guidance as He shapes us into the
people He wants us to be
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