Laureen Alexa
Does God Cause Suffering?
In the desert seasons of life, we will be faced with moments of deep sorrow. We will experience things in life that leave us feeling broken and confused. We may even be tempted to curse God, wondering if He is the one responsible for our suffering and pain. I don't know everything and will never claim to. But, what I do know is that God is good and is also not the creator of suffering. Rather, He is the redeemer of it. We can look to His word for evidence of His goodness and know that His heart has always been for us to walk intimately with Him and experience abundant life. So if He doesn't cause it, why is there suffering? I've learned a little about why we experience it. To hear more check out this latest video.
May it encourage you.
Also, be reminded that Jesus knew suffering as well and He died so that we might have life. His suffering and pain were severe that He would be able to sympathize with ours. See Isaiah 53:3.