Just why? That is a good question that we don’t ask too often. It is an important question too because we need to understand why we are alive. Let me work on some examples.
One husband asked his wife why she cuts the turkey in a certain way before cooking it on Thanksgiving. She said she didn’t know but would ask her mom. After calling her mom she was told that was the way her grand mother prepared the turkey. When the mom called grandma, grandma said she cut the turkey like that because years ago the pan she had to bake the turkey was too small for the entire turkey. Interesting and insightful.
Have you ever wondered, if you have been in church for any length of time, why they cover the serving table before the Lord’s supper or communion? You know, they used something that looks like a big sheet that covers the bread, the juice and the entire table. Upon checking in to why someone discovered that the reason the table is covered is because years ago there was no air conditioning in churches, and to keep the flies off the communion elements they would completely cover the table. Again, interesting and insightful.
Maybe you could come up with some questions of your own. You know, the stuff that stumps you, the stuff you would like to know. Ask, just why?
Ask God the same questions about faith. Many have done that through the years as tough times happen, bad things come up and happen to good people. Just why?
1 Peter 2:9 NASB
But you are A CHOSEN RACE, A royal PRIESTHOOD, A HOLY NATION, A PEOPLE FOR God's OWN POSSESSION, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;
You are chosen. You have been called out of darkness and in to light.
Colossians 1:16 NLT
for through him God created everything in the heavenly realms and on earth. He made the things we can see and the things we can’t see— such as thrones, kingdoms, rulers, and authorities in the unseen world. Everything was created through him and for him.
We were created for Him. That means we are created to honor God with all we do.
Now for something a little more personal. I believe I am hear to do this:
Proverbs 31:8-9 NLT
Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed. Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless, and see that they get justice.
It is that simple. That is why I believe I am here. Just why? Because I am called to love God and serve others!
NOTE: one week from today I will be on a mission trip in Cuba. Please pray for the trip and the important meetings taking place over the FCA ministry in Cuba. If you would like to help, please reach out to me at pastormh@gmail.com
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