There is a time to wax philosophical about life's disasters, and there are times to roll up our sleeves and help. The second is this time, especially for western Kentucky. Donations can be made through Samaritans Purse, or the American Red Cross.
It is impossible to answer the question, "Why did God allow this to happen?" One would have to be God, to answer that question. Usually, some of those answers only come in hindsight. But we should hear what the Bible says: this is a broken world, where terrible things happen. Jesus the Son of God chose to be born into this world, in order to shoulder the suffering of life alongside us. His power is available to help, when disaster strikes. His power and favor can overcome any storm.
His redeeming death and resurrection opened Heaven's doors, so that, whenever death comes, the believing soul is welcomed there for all time. The Bible prophesies a future time when God will recreate this damaged planet. Until that day comes, it's better to ask, "What now, O Lord? What is the next step along this way?"
It is impossible to answer the question, "Why did God allow this to happen?" One would have to be God, to answer that question. Usually, some of those answers only come in hindsight. But we should hear what the Bible says: this is a broken world, where terrible things happen. Jesus the Son of God chose to be born into this world, in order to shoulder the suffering of life alongside us. His power is available to help, when disaster strikes. His power and favor can overcome any storm.
His redeeming death and resurrection opened Heaven's doors, so that, whenever death comes, the believing soul is welcomed there for all time. The Bible prophesies a future time when God will recreate this damaged planet. Until that day comes, it's better to ask, "What now, O Lord? What is the next step along this way?"
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