We Wonder!

There are many things in life we don’t understand or have difficulty accepting. We don’t always know God’s specific Will regarding the lives of those we love -- especially when it comes to releasing them in death. But we need to trust in the God Who truly cares and Who has a plan for His children.

I came across a passage in Isaiah which caught my attention this morning.
“(1) The righteous man perishes, and no one lays it to heart; devout men are taken away, while no one understands. For THE RIGHTEOUS MAN IS TAKEN AWAY FROM CALAMITY; (2) HE ENTERS INTO PEACE; they rest in their beds who walk in their uprightness.” ( Isaiah 57:1-2 ESV)

Note this passage also from the New Living Translation.
“(1) The righteous pass away; the godly often die before their time. And no one seems to care or wonder why. No one seems to understand that GOD IS PROTECTING THEM FROM THE EVIL TO COME. (2) FOR THE GODLY WHO DIE WILL REST IN PEACE.” (NLT)

Not understanding is acknowledged here. As much as we try, when it comes to the releasing of our loved ones to the grave, it is not easy to accept. It is with great reluctance that we bid that final farewell. But as much as we may try to hang onto our relationships, we don’t know all that the future here might hold for those dear to us and what they may have been spared. In Isaiah is the mention of being spared calamity or whatever evils might have been coming in the future. Being spared of that is a blessing for them, as well as the fact they can be at peace and rest.

What are we to do? Weep. The tears of sorrow are natural and even therapeutic. Accept the embraces of others. It is a reminder we are not alone. Grieve. Recognize that grieving is a part of the process. However, for us as Christians we don’t grieve as those who have no hope. (note 1 Thessalonians 4:13) We grieve while trusting in God’s goodness, mercifulness, and the assurance of His blessed promises. And we can find comfort and consolation there.

Though we will not understand all we would like to know, let us continue to trust in the One Who has the future of each of our lives all in view. May that bring us an abiding sense of comfort and peace.

Have a great day TRUSTING THE GOD WHO CARES AND KNOWS!
Carl

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