We look around and see the tragedy of the bombings in Boston and ask, "Where is God?" We reflect on the events of the past year in New Port or Aurora and wonder, "Where is God?"
Where is God when bad things happen to good people? Where is God when our lives are shaken and our faith is tested?
Where is God? He is where He has always been; right here, there, everywhere. In Genesis we see that in the beginning there was God. And it was God who created and formed the earth, the sky, and the seas. It was God who placed the sun, moon, and stars in the sky. It was this Creator God who formed the birds of the air, the fish of the sea, and every animal that roams the earth.
Then, this awesome, powerful God made man in His image and formed woman out of man's rib. He placed man in the Garden and gave him dominion over everything with one caveat - Don't eat of the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. In an act of rebellion, Adam and Eve chose to listen to the serpent who deceived them with a lie.
Their rebellion, sin, forever created a chasm between God and man that man is unable to traverse. So God, being great in mercy and full of compassion, sent His Son (Jesus Christ) to bridge the gap created by sin. It is only through Jesus that we have opportunity have fellowship with the Father.
But where is God when things like the Boston bombing happen? He is right there. He has never left, but because of sin we simply don't see His presence. But God is there. Where ever suffering is, you can find God. You see suffering has its purpose. God uses suffering to bring Him glory, to correct sin, or to develop character in the lives of His children.
Now, don't get me wrong. I don't understand why children die in despicable acts of violence; but through suffering I do know that God has His purpose and I do trust Him.
For the full message shared on 04-21-13 at First Church of God, Racine, WI; go to:
Where is God
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