The Goodness of God

September 24, 2007

Lar, That is indeed sad and very humbling news. I will definitely be praying for them both and certainly am encouraged by their trust in the Lord, however much they may be struggling with it at this point (that is not to say they definitely are, but I know that I surely would be). What an encouragement it must be to them to have brothers and sisters in Christ around them who believe that God is in full control over the universe and actively working such a thing for their good and His glory. In such a difficult moment, such theological convictions become very practical, or better yet, they are plainly shown to be practical (for they always are).

I find such news humbling as well, because both Abby and Elijah were born with their umbilical cords wrapped somewhat tightly around their necks. Elijah, in fact, came out quite blue (and I was a little concerned). What can I attribute their lives to, but the sovereign grace of God? The Lord indeed does what seems good to Him. And whatever seems good to Him is. But when what is good to Him is to take the life of a child who has never seen the light of day, now that is difficult to accept. That is difficult to embrace. I just pray that the Lord would grant me the grace to trust Him if He were to ordain such a day for me.

Interestingly enough, I received an email from a friend of ours that linked to this video of Nick Vujicic, a man who was born with no arms and no legs, and born again to trust and rejoice in the Lord who made Him that way. Suffice it to say that I was encouraged.

Seeking Him with you,
Joe

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