Why
My questions and answers granted to me
Why? These are questions I have asked God. This is an attempt at a summary of answers I have received. Glory, praise, honor and love to God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
God, please explain to me: How did you create the world?
By my almighty power, my child, with the aid of lady wisdom, my faithful servant, whose continues to serve you and all, though most cannot see her work, nor heed her voice. Beyond this even the wisest can understand very little.
But I will show you how to be wise and walk by faith before me.[1]
God, please explain to me: Why do people suffer so horribly at the hands of others?
Knowledge of this would be overwhelming for you—you would not understand, my child. Why have you sinned against others? Repent and renounce your sins; seek my face with humility. Remember that I created humans with the dignity of choice and I am always Present with mercy. And the Day is coming when I will exact my perfect vengeance. I am the Lord your God. But I will give you compassion for those who suffer and a perfect hatred for the abominations which destroy my creatures. Then you can be an instrument of healing.[2]
God, please explain to me: Why is the devil allowed to kill, steal and destroy?
It is too much for you to understand how I govern the creatures I made. Know that he is restrained by my power. And that I hear the prayers of my people.
But I will teach you to wear the complete armor of God and fight with faith in my Way, and so you will be able to participate in my Kingdom work even now.[3]
God, please explain to me: Why did you deliver me from my wretchedness?
Do you not know the answer, my child? I love with an everlasting love; believe this and live in the truth—beyond this you cannot understand. Simply open your heart to me to receive of my holy love; leave the old self dead on my cross and I will live my life in you. But I will instruct your heart in all of my ways so you can love me wholeheartedly and be a neighbor.[4]
God, please explain to me: Why have you not come back and put things right?
The day or hour of my return will not be revealed to anyone—remember this even as you keep seeking to discern the season and the signs I told you to look for. The reason for when I return when I do this will only be understood when all has been accomplished. My child, do not pry into the hidden things that belong to God alone; only listen and heed my Voice. This is the spiritual service of worship God accepts and what I ask of you. But I will strengthen you so you can suffer for the sake of my Name and so know the fullness of my joy.[5]
[1] Deuteronomy 29:29; Job 38-41; Psalm 104; Psalm 119:65-72; Proverbs 8.
[2] Exodus 34:5-7; Psalm 119:113-120; Jeremiah 50:17-20; Ezekiel 36; Luke 13:1-5.
[3] Job 1-2; Zechariah 3; Luke 9:1-2; Ephesians 6:10-20; James 4:7-10; 5:13-20; Jude 17-23; Revelation 12:10-12.
[4] Deuteronomy 4; Psalm 130; Jeremiah 31:1-6; Romans 5:6-11; Galatians 2:15-21; 1 John 3:1-3.
[5] Deuteronomy 29:29; 2 Peter 1:12-21; Romans 12:1-3; Philippians 2:12-15; Revelation 2:9-11.