Truth is God is far more powerful than any president or prime minister - more powerful, in fact, than any king or queen throughout history. He is the God of the universe. Every living thing depends on Him. The laws of science, time and space are subject to Him. He has unlimited power with all the riches of the universe at His fingertips. He has also given us the amazing opportunity to go boldly into His ‘Office of Grace’ to obtain mercy and help in time of need.
Even so, there is a problem. As with every good ruler, God is restricted by His own laws. He created mankind with free will – we are free to succeed and free to fail – we are free to use God’s power and free to use our own. We should remember this next time we point our finger accusingly at God and say, ‘Why did You let this happen?’
God will reply sadly: ‘I did not desire for that to happen, but no one asked me to help. If I had acted without being invited, I would have broken the Laws of Free will.’ Then, God will point a finger at us and say: ‘My office was open 24/7. Why didn’t YOU take the time to come and ask?’ (Hebrews 4:16)
Even so, there is a problem. As with every good ruler, God is restricted by His own laws. He created mankind with free will – we are free to succeed and free to fail – we are free to use God’s power and free to use our own. We should remember this next time we point our finger accusingly at God and say, ‘Why did You let this happen?’
God will reply sadly: ‘I did not desire for that to happen, but no one asked me to help. If I had acted without being invited, I would have broken the Laws of Free will.’ Then, God will point a finger at us and say: ‘My office was open 24/7. Why didn’t YOU take the time to come and ask?’ (Hebrews 4:16)
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