WHY DOES GOD ALLOW BAD THINGS TO HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE?

 The enemy's strategies against your family shall fail because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.

Good -Life Devotional: 

WHY DOES GOD ALLOW BAD THINGS TO HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE?

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi

   One of the hardest questions in Christian theology is why a good and loving God allows suffering—especially when innocent children face terminal diseases and believers are persecuted by terrorists. Scripture does not deny suffering; rather, it explains its purpose within a fallen world.

    The Bible teaches that evil entered creation through human rebellion (Genesis 3:16–19). Since then, disease, death, and violence have existed—not because God delights in pain, but because the world operates under the consequences of sin (Romans 8:20–22). Yet God remains sovereign and purposeful even in suffering.

Judges 14:4 reveals that Samson’s situation was not random: “His father and mother did not know that it was from the LORD, for He was seeking an occasion against the Philistines” (AMP). Though Samson was eventually captured and died in enemy territory (Judges 16:21–30), God used his suffering to bring judgment and deliverance. This shows that God can turn human tragedy into divine victory.

    Similarly, Job was described as blameless, yet he suffered intensely (Job 1:1). God later restored him, demonstrating that suffering is not always punishment, but sometimes a test of faith and a platform for God’s glory (Job 42:10).

Jesus Himself, the most righteous person to ever live, suffered unjustly and died on the cross (Isaiah 53:3–5). His suffering brought salvation to the world. This proves that God can bring eternal good out of temporary pain (Romans 8:28).

   Though Christians face persecution (2 Timothy 3:12), God promises final justice (Revelation 21:4). Until then, suffering reminds humanity that this world is not our final home. God’s goodness is not measured by comfort, but by His redemptive purpose, eternal hope, and unfailing love.

  In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's word and understanding of his will and purpose 

PRAYER: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to overcome temptation.

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