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“Why?” It’s the question I hear most as a preacher and a Christ-centered content creator.
Sometimes the question is, “why did you choose this life?”
The answer is simple. It was a way of keeping in touch with my passion for teaching others about God and His word. Preaching is what I love, and I am fortunate to have brethren who love and support me.
Sometimes the question is, “Why did you move your family to Portland, OR?”
That answer is a little more challenging, but in short, I saw an area where few were willing to go and teach, and I thought for this season, however long that may be, maybe God can use me there. I thought about how many lives were changed forever because Paul listened to the Macedonian call. And while I am no Paul, and Jesus never spoke to me, people were asking if my family would come here and help them.
Sometimes the question is, “why do YOU believe in God?”
I get it. It’s strange to see someone passionate about the geek life and God; the world sees them as incongruous. Most people believe that it’s impossible to affirm God as the creator and wonder how humanity will reach further into the universe unlocking His secrets. My answer is again simple, God is the only thing that makes it all make sense. Genesis 1 is the only explanation that speaks to the order of the universe because order implies a designer, a creator, someone who sets the balances and spins the motion. Being a Christian doesn’t mean the end to wonder or discovery. In fact, it’s the beginning. I get to spend my day fathoming an unfathomable God and comprehending that which is incomprehensible.
While that may seem frustrating, even maddening, when it’s tied to the unfathomable love through which He gave Jesus for our sins, it inspires my faith and deepens my love for Him.
Solomon tells the reader in Ecclesiastes 3:11 that God has placed eternity in our hearts, and no one can fathom God’s work from the beginning to the end. That’s a beautiful way of saying that our creator has made us to wonder about Him. I guess I am just fulfilling the purpose for which I was created.
Sometimes they ask, “Why did God…“
If the question is biblical, we go to the text and let the Bible tell us why.
If the question is about their sorrow or pain at the moment, then we pray together.
“Why” isn’t a question we should be afraid to answer.
It’s the reason for our passion, our decisions, and our walk with God. Allow people to ask, and don’t be afraid of giving an honest answer. And if you don’t know your “why,” particularly when it comes to life’s more challenging questions, then slow down and figure it out. Not only will it affect your walk with God, but it may also inspire others as well.