FAQ, or better known as frequently asked questions. Frequently asked questions addressed to God by all men, whether Christian or not.
Why is there so much suffering? Why do You allow this? Why don't You do anything about this? Why don't I experience You more often? Etc. etc. Do you recognize this ongoing record?
Going through the Bible we discover that we often talk before we listen, asking these same questions over and over again. In doing so, we tend to take up God's position. Yes, in a way we do, because it is God Himself who is asking the really important questions.
Why do you look at the speck in your brother's eye? Why do you have such evil thoughts? Why did you doubt? Why do you ask me what is good? Why do you not do what I'm saying? Why do you worry?
Somehow we have developed this habit to call the Supreme Ruler of the universe to be accountable for every disaster, every pain, for everything that doesn't happen to our liking and for the many things we cannot comprehend with our finite minds. But if we take an honest look at His Word we can and will discover that God has many questions for mankind, especially for the Believers.
Are we able to answer His questions?
Marja: Have you ever thought about the questions God asked Job? Job couldn't begin to answer them. But Job learned from that experience. I have a new e-mail address: lestercecelia2gmail.com
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DeleteWow, Marja. I never thought about it in the way before! Thanks for the insight! I need to listen more than I talk.
ReplyDeleteHappy Christmas-time! Jen
Well, it was an insight to me as well Jen, since I like to do the talking :) Happy New year to you and your family.
DeleteHi Marja - Perhaps all the questions people ask God are to take the focus off the questions He's asking us. After all, many of them make us uncomfortable and force us to look at the motives of our heart. Many of the "why" questions we throw at God must come across as an accusation against His goodness and mercy. There's a lot of interesting points here to explore. Thanks, Susan :)
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome Susan, thanks for commenting and sharing your valuable thoughts.
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