This is Part 5 of 5 parts answering the question, “Is God indifferent to the suffering that He allows?” in the larger question, “Why does a loving God allow suffering?”

God Cares for You

It is easy to think in the vastness of the universe, especially when things seem so chaotic from the effects of sin, that God might not be aware, or care, or be able to do anything about your suffering. Your suffering may not be directly related to your personal sin.  It may be related to the reality of living in a sinful universe, but as expressed in previous questions, there is plenty of room for consequences from our own sins. Suffering consequences can pass down from one generation to another like when a drunkard has children and he raises his children to be rebellious like he is. Continue reading →

This is Part 4 of 5 parts answering the question, “Is God indifferent to the suffering that He allows?” in the larger question, “Why does a loving God allow suffering?” Part 5 will be posted tomorrow.

God is Acutely Aware of Every Form of Suffering

God is infinite in knowledge and understanding. He is holy and righteous in all He is and does. Therefore, He is also infinite in wisdom and able to deal with each and every one of the over seven billion people on planet earth. Nothing catches God by surprise. Nothing overwhelms God. He does not get worn out and become indifferent to the misery of people. He is acutely aware of everyone’s difficulties, agony and  enduring pain  and even twinges of discomfort! Continue reading →

This is Part 3 of 5 parts answering the question, “Is God indifferent to the suffering that He allows?” in the larger question, “Why does a loving God allow suffering?” Parts 4-5 will be posted on succeeding days.

There are Times When God is Silent

There are times when it seems as though God is silent. For example, He gave no providential revelation during the time between when the Old and New Testament Scriptures were written. Yet, the Old Testament was available to those who pursued knowing Him.  Its thirty-nine books describe God’s holiness as well as love as displayed in motivation and action. He is just in all of His ways and continued to communicate through these parchments. Continue reading →

This is Part 2 of 5 parts answering the question, “Is God indifferent to the suffering that He allows?” in the larger question, “Why does a loving God allow suffering?” Parts 3-5 will be posted on succeeding days.

God is Not Silent

In the ancient world of the Old Testament, there were a variety of way in which God communicated to man- including His audible voice. The writer to the Hebrews wrote, Continue reading →

This is Part 1 of 5 parts answering the question, “Is God indifferent to the suffering that He allows?” in the larger question, “Why does a loving God allow suffering?” Parts 2-5 will be posted on succeeding days.

In the midst of suffering, a person might think that God is indifferent to his plight. Some suffer for “only” months or even years, but there are others who feel like they have had a lifetime’s worth of anguish. Whether caused by genetics or trials in life, enduring this misery can be a deep, dark valley of depression. In the agony, silence is an enemy when words of encouragement to hold on or keep going are needed. Continue reading →