Dang this is so true. Tonight I’m sitting with the suffering of a family I barely know, and I so much want a WHY to explain how what happened happened to THEM and couldn’t possibly happen to ME or others I love. But there is no why. There is no one to blame. It just hurts and it’s awful. AND I see how God in Jesus is there with them.
Job spends how many chapters demanding to speak to God, and then realizes he REALLY doesn't want to. On the surface, God's answer seems so cruel, and cold. But the incredible demonstration of His glory was exactly what Job needed. He didn't need any more explanations or conversation or passive aggressive condolences; he needed Jehovah. God gave him the answers that reminded Job of who knit the world together, of eternity, of the Alpha and Omega. God gave of Himself, to a human.
Dang this is so true. Tonight I’m sitting with the suffering of a family I barely know, and I so much want a WHY to explain how what happened happened to THEM and couldn’t possibly happen to ME or others I love. But there is no why. There is no one to blame. It just hurts and it’s awful. AND I see how God in Jesus is there with them.
Job spends how many chapters demanding to speak to God, and then realizes he REALLY doesn't want to. On the surface, God's answer seems so cruel, and cold. But the incredible demonstration of His glory was exactly what Job needed. He didn't need any more explanations or conversation or passive aggressive condolences; he needed Jehovah. God gave him the answers that reminded Job of who knit the world together, of eternity, of the Alpha and Omega. God gave of Himself, to a human.
Thank you for this, Rachel. May God’s nearness be your comfort and your stay in this valley of the shadow.
You and Evan have been on my mind, in my heart, and in my prayers this week, and that will continue.
So well said.
All of this. All!
This is absolutely true and hard-earned wisdom. Much love to all of you.
-Malinda
Beautiful words of comfort and encouragement for yourself and others. Thank you for sharing your gift with us.
“Patching bits and pieces of scripture into a Hallmark card” is so true and I love your phrasing here.
Thank you for putting this so beautifully into words. Life is Beautiful and Brutal, and God is with us, through it all💖
WOW! This hit home. Guilty...but redeemed. Thank you Rachel for this bit of wisdom. ❤️❤️