"Rain" Discussion: Why a Loving God Allows Suffering
Takeaways from Rob Bell's NOOMA 001 Originally written: 9.22.09 (pre 'Love Wins'); updated 7.12.16 The BIG Question : Why does an all-loving God allow pain, suffering, and tribulation to exist in the world? Why does God let bad things happen to us...even for those who are committed in their walk with the Lord? Answer : Because God loves . He's not only loving...He is love...unconditionally...every second, every day. With that said, it's important we recognize God's love not only in light and calm, but also in dark and storm. 'Cause truth is : while it's easy to associate God's love to smooth sailing, sunny days, and the greeting of ocean sounds resonating with a noon snooze, we can't forget... a ) ...we live in a fallen world where people are more passionate about the consequences of sin compared to their tolerance and/or ignorance of it...and... b ) ...God is a God of grace who uses our brokenness...