Like everyone in America, I am still in shock over the horror that happened on the campus of Virginia Tech University this week. It’s hard to know what to say or do with the magnitude of this terrible event.
Does it shake my confidence in a loving God? No, but it reinforces my understanding of the existence of evil. And once again, it seems to me that our ability to do good or evil boils down to free will. The question for all of us seems to be: Will we use the gifts and blessings of God for His glory; will we use the things that God has provided for our own personal satisfaction; or will we abuse the wherewithal that he has bestowed on us to cause destruction and mayhem?
Let’s be in prayer this week. For the many families that are dealing with immense issues of grief and suffering and confusion. Paul wrote these words along time ago—but they are good words for this week:
“God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.” 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
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