Many people blame God when life becomes difficult, asking questions like, “Why did God allow this to happen?” Is God really uncaring? Did He create a miserable life for us?
In the beginning, God created man and provided a suitable partner for him. His only condition was that they should not eat the fruit from one specific tree. However, Adam, humanity’s representative before God chose to break this covenant. Since then, troubles have plagued humanity.
The Bible recounts the first murder and mentions how, as human populations grew, God observed their ongoing wickedness. It states, “Every intention of the thoughts of man’s heart was only evil continually.”
So, is it really God’s fault that humanity is in such a fallen state? Isn’t it rather a result of humanity’s own choices to reject God and His goodness?
Despite humanity’s rebellion, God allows people to live until their physical lives come to an end. Only then does God take back the source of life from them. Ecclesiastes 12:7 states, “The dust returns to the earth as it was, and the spirit returns to God who gave it.”
God alone is the source of life. When humanity seeks to govern itself, it incurs the consequences of separation from God. God warned Adam, saying, “You may surely eat of every tree in the garden, but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it, you shall surely die” (Genesis 2:16-17). Adam’s death was a consequence of him breaking the covenant. God does not take back what He has given—the breath of life—until the physical body expires. Although God intended for humanity to live forever, as evidenced by the presence of the tree of life in the Garden of Eden, but Adam and Eve were expelled from the garden because they lost their right to eternal life.
Yet, God always provides. His purpose in creating humanity in His image cannot be denied. He promised the Seed of the woman—not just any woman. The Scriptures declare, “But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons” (Galatians 4:4-5). This promise is not limited to those under the Mosaic Law but extends to everyone who believes in Jesus Christ. As Galatians 3:24-28 states, “So then, the law was our guardian until Christ came, in order that we might be justified by faith. But now that faith has come, we are no longer under a guardian, for in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God through faith. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, neither slave nor free, nor male and female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.”
God cared for Adam and Eve in the garden and similarly looked after the Israelites during their time in the wilderness. He considered Israel special among the nations until they rejected Christ Jesus. With the arrival of Christ, God extends that same care to all who believe in Jesus, but with the gift of eternal life. All we need to do is believe and trust in God’s goodness.
Life in this world will not always be trouble-free. Everything tangible and physical is subject to corruption and decay. The Christian life is rooted in the spiritual, even as we live in the flesh. We are called to salvation and yet remain here on Earth because it is our mission to share the Gospel of Christ with others. This calling is not limited to being a missionary; it involves being part of God’s work and living accordingly. That is the true essence of Christianity.
As we remember our deceased loved ones, we are reminded of our own fragility. One day, we too will be memories for others. However, when that day comes, we continue to exist and live in the presence of Jesus because we have believed in Him. Therefore, let us cultivate a legacy of sharing the message of Jesus and His Gospel, so that others might also join us in eternal life.
The Bible states, “Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints.” (Psalm 116:15) The Gospel of Jesus Christ is the only gift anyone can bring with them into eternity. God’s gift of life is priceless!
Peter, in the words of Acts 3:6, declared, “I possess neither silver nor gold, but in the name of Jesus Christ, I offer you what I have.” Share this article freely, for you freely receive. Take note, underlines and highlights are clickable links for definitions or Bible references. Stay updated by heading to our about page and subscribe directly to receive notifications in your inbox. Blessing!
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