Psalm 14:1

¹The fool says in his heart, “There is   no God.” They are corrupt, their   deeds are vile; there is no one who   does good.

Someone afflicted with incurable disease expressed her frustration about God, “Why me? I do not deserve to die at a young age. I’ve been active in church ministries. I have never been late during worship services. I give tithes regularly. Why me?”

When church attendees reflect on their good deeds and sacrificial efforts as good Christian, it reveals practically that they foolishly trusted in their personal deeds and efforts but not necessarily practiced faith in Christ. It is foolish to assume that good deeds, active participation in church ministries and being punctual church attendee could protect them from problems common to mankind. It is unbiblical assumption about God that has confused foolish people but cannot exempt devoted church attendees. Nevertheless, God must have been lovingly considerate. He helps us realize our need to rely upon him always instead of foolishly depending on personal good deeds or efforts. It admonishes us in Hebrews 12:7-8, ⁷Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as his children. For what children are not disciplined by their father? ⁸If you are not disciplined—and everyone undergoes discipline—then you are not legitimate, not true sons and daughters at all.

Crying is natural. But when we foolishly think that we deserve better than the hardship that God allows us to endure, it implies doubt of his great design for us. Faith in God includes thankfulness and trust in him for whatever circumstance we may encounter. Job praised God despite his affliction. He declared in Job 1:21-22, ^21“The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised.” ²²In all this, Job did not sin by charging God with wrongdoing.

Lord Jesus, thank you for all my circumstances.

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