Coffee break - not really, but I am taking a break from the pulpit this Sunday. Pastor Steve Edwards, President of Global Passion Ministries, is preaching. Always delivering a powerful, inspiring Word from God.
So what to blog about...still moving forward with my plan to read through entire Bible this year. I am reading in Job this week. I am reading according to a schedule of when books were written so it jumps around a bit. I will return to Genesis next week. Job - wow! This guy went through a trial. He was tested on every side. The Book is an amazing account of God's grace, mercy, justice, and allowance of evil (probably the most difficult part). Why does God allow evil? It is so destructive. Does anyone want to blog about this? Eric
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God allows evil to build faith and character in His people. How can you trust a person who is not tested and proven. Our faith must be more that words, it must have substance. I am living this right now. It's not easy but I WILL come out stronger on the other side! Praise God!
Nancy, several scriptures come to my heart and mind as you describe the testing of our faith: James 1:1-5 and Romans 5:3-5. God does refine us in the fire like a jeweler refines gold.
I have a hard time understanding why such evils like the Holocaust, slavery and genocide are allowed to happen. As a Believer, I know that it's not Gods work but I still have a tuff time coming up with an answer when friends ask why such things happen.
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