A very popular question

that many people ask is, "If God is such a great and loving God, why does He allow all the bad things in the world to happen?"

Let me give my straightforward opinion.

No.1, Acknowledgement

Notice that people credit themselves for the good things that happen, and blame God for the bad things that happen? (referring to majority here).

Take a step back and look. Isn't that just childish? Only taking what you want and cursing what you leave.

Acknowledge that God is an omnipotent God first. YES, He can do whatever He likes. What can you say about it? Before you call Him a cruel God, look at yourself. You're reading this now, meaning you have internet connection. Meaning you are blessed. Take some time to thank God.

As my brother once said, "Ukur baju sendiri" before you start blaming God. Are you (or me, for that matter) more righteous than God? Can you understand the mechanics of holding the world in your hand?

Everybody would end up doing things that eventually benefit themselves. Which brings us to our second point about God.

No.2, Appreciation

God, being a leader of this world, did NOT create us for destruction. He said before that He is the good shepherd that lays His life for us. And He DID do it.

Which leader of this world will actually TOLERATE being accused, tortured, mocked, betrayed and so much more, while being quiet about his sovereign power? Tell me who.

Most of us, being just touched by a small hint of these, recoil in immature outbursts of wrath (myself included).

Jesus didn't. He shut up even though He didn't have to. He could have silenced and transported them all to hell. He could silence YOU and transport YOU to eternal burning flames. But no, He didn't. More often than not people like to dwell and meditate on what God CAN do, rather than what God HAS done.

He HAS died for us. Being a leader, He sacrificed Himself for His followers. Now THATS what i call a leader, not someone self-serving or self-righteous. Jesus didn't even mutter a word.

No.3, Appraise

Check at whatever tragedy had just happened. Even when things seem bleakest, be sure, and you better be, that our God is ever-present to the needy. THE QUESTION IS, HAVE THEY RESPONDED?

Not all things always turn out for the worst. Even mighty tragedies. Look, if Jesus didn't have to go through all that suffering, He wouldn't have saved us all, right?

If there is no rain, there is no sunshine, right?

Same theory applies, no matter how much you might condemn me or God, saying "oh, you never will understand." Truth is, God always does, though humans may not. He understands, He comforts. Can you say that God doesnt understand? Can you see past those nail-pierced hands, that for love's sake, He became poor?

Appraise. Bad things may not always turn out bad. It requires patience, most of the time. God might be using the testing to produce the best testimony.

Until then, God bless, all of you.