Science tries to explain the mysteries of the universe. They let us know why events we don’t understand happen like earthquakes happen. When something happens that can’t be explained, they simply say that it can’t be explained. When events are happening in our lives, we have a sovereign God who is in control.
Job 11:7
Can you search out the deep things of God? Can you find out the limits of the Almighty? They are higher than heaven—what can you do? Deeper than Sheol—what can you know?
It Can’t Be Trusted
Job had some of the worst friends in the world. When he was at his lowest, they came and told him that God was judging him and that he deserved everything he was getting. Who wouldn’t want friends like these? One of his friends told Job that God was too deep to understand, which is why Job couldn’t figure out why he was going through this trial.
Pointing the Blame
Everyone wants to point the blame for why things are happening. They will manufacture reasons to explain the reason behind the problems. It makes them feel better, but often they way off base. Make sure that you seek the Lord and search scripture before assessing blame. There may be no blame at all. It could be a trial intended to grow our faith.
It Can’t Be Explained
Job rejected all of his friend’s reasons and trusted in the Lord. Soon his trials were over, and God restored Job and gave him more than he had before. If you are going through a trial, stop trying to explain why it is happening and seek the source of strength to help you go through it. God will make Himself real on the other side. Just be faithful until that happens.
I had some kind of similar thing happened to me a year ago.
I am a student. Last year, I had a bad news aboit me and some of my friends failed to take professional exam and needed to repeat a year for our courses. I was so devasted and keep on blaming myself. Until there was time where I was questioning God. My course is a 5 years course and know I had to repeat a year, that sums up to 6 years. I also need to watch my other friends going to next year while me stuck with juniors. There were lots of things going through my mind. I am disappointed of myself, anxiety haunted me. I fell into depression and even had thoughts of ending it all.
I feel like I am such a burden to my family.
My repeating year was a very long year for me. There I tried to find my way out, trying to distract myself, I do a lot of activities, but none makes me feel peace.
One day, I decided to read the bible consistently. I realised that I left my bible open only on Sunday. I woke up at early morning, do devotion, singing worships and pray.
I never felt the presence of God so close like that, I cried my heart out. I can feel that God was hugging me. Caressing my head saying that I am going to be okay. Just do what I can do, what is in my control, the others, leave it to Me.
I had peace.
Jesus is the only of life. I never felt more than alive before. My confidence was out of the world. It was heavenly. I see through the eyes of God.
I did it. I did what God told me to and I pass. I am in my second year now. Another 3 years to go and I know God is with me.
Being consistent is never an easy job for a beginners. But, please keep me in your prayers. I am a dental student who wants to be closer to God.