Don’t you just love that question? I remember hearing “why” at bedtime. I think it was a stall tactic, but nevertheless it was persistent. Others will ask why because they don’t understand, from an inquisitive perspective. Others still will ask in arrogant rebellion, as though all must revolve around them.
Why, what, where, when. Lovingly, God dealt with one of His “why” prophets, who had asked, “Why do You force me to look at injustice? Why do You tolerate wrongdoing?“ Yes it was a tough time, being told that you will be invaded; even as some experience in our era. God tells him to “Look!” Habakkuk looks and sees God in His holy temple, and rightfully, becomes quiet with a new beginning of understanding.
King David recorded in his journal, “What is a human being that You remember him, a son of man that you look after him?” He would also ask, “I lift my eyes toward the mountains. Where will my help come from?” This was perhaps yet another battle cry, knowing, “My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.”
Father, thank You for allowing us, even inviting us to ask You questions, even the tough ones. Thank You also for Your responses, some recorded already, others where You answer indirectly, saying look, or asking “why” in return, even putting us in our place, being still and not at war with You. Grow us, as we ask respectfully.
And why God, did you send Your Son as a gift? “For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him.” Jesus, meaning Savior, having all authority given to Him, is able to rescue you and me with a new beginning, a victor over even sin and death. Walk with Him today, as He says, “Learn of Me.”
Habakkuk 1:3, 6, 2:20, Psalms 8:4, 121:1, 2, Matthew 7:7, Psalm 46:10, John 3:17, Matthew 11:29 CSB
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