• Proverbs 21:2: Since Adam, man has done what HE believes to be right--not what God considers right; in other words, man gets permission from himself to do the things he does--he doesn't first do a permissions-check with God

  • The age-old question, "why do good things happen to bad people?" has had it's crystal-clear answer since the Bible:
  • Which brings up the other age-old question, "Why do bad things happen to good people?"
  • God "walks the talk"; let's examine some of the people in the Bible who loved and were obedient to God and yet suffered hardship for the purpose of emerging victorious in the end:
  • Therefore, don't be angry and blame God when things go bad "in your eyes"; stop and consider why God allowed this and what greater good it will (not might) eventually serve you
  • The bumper sticker, "God is my co-pilot", is not demonstrating full trust in God; God should be the "sole pilot" not co-pilot

  • Man will always be tempted to take the easy way out or think God's plan is not the right plan; possible reasons include fear/ignorance (circumstances are more powerful than God), not having faith or believing God is not in control
  • Contrary to generated debate by those who doubt, life, control and circumstance is not beyond God's control


    CLOSER
  • What God does to and in your life you may not understand why until either that moment, tomorrow or years after (like Joseph) but make no mistake you know right now that what God starts in you He will complete

  • Psalm 92:5 and 111:2: And not only does God do His will in you but does it great and mighty so you may be a testimony of God's glory and greatness to friends and non-believers, alike

  • Jesus said that just because you're saved doesn't mean the rest of your life will be easy. Trials and tribulations WILL come so always prepare yourself for the unexpected every morning you wake up

  • The next time something doesn't work out according to your itinerary or plan, stop and consider who's plan you're following (yours or God's) and what the meaning and future good outcome that event could mean

  • And what is the purpose/outcome of fully trusting in God and doing His will at all times? For His glory, your success and testimony and for the people to hear your testimonies so the saved may be spiritually strengthened and the secular person saved