Please read: Psalm 17:1-24
As I was walking home, after buying some food for dinner, I was cut-off by two young kids. The younger of the two pointed a gun at my face and the taller kid took all my money and my wallet. So I just let them take everything and let me be. I was not scared for my life that day; I was worried because I was not able to bring home my wife her favorite chocolate.
Two types of Evil
Evil that does not involve human willing or acting
Destructive forces of nature such as hurricanes, tornadoes, cyclones, storms, volcanic eruption, earthquakes, tsunami, flooding and the like.
Diseases such as cancer, cystic fibrosis, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer and the like.
Evil that can be traced to the choice and action of man
War, crime, cruelty, murder, kidnapping, abuse, oppression, discrimination, slavery, injustices and others too numerous to mention.
Resolving the issue of evil and the goodness of God
God is Sovereign over all his creation – Evil is apparent all around us. It is imperative to understand the connection between good and evil. Good is that which glorifies God, fulfills his will and conforms to his nature. What we may term as evil may actually be the means to a greater good. We must always be reminded; “All things work together for good to them that loved the Lord.” The destructive forces of nature, legally termed as acts of God, may not be destructive at all but the way the planet convalesces itself. Death always follows such catastrophes and most of time very tragic. From such a time we can find the best and also the worst of man. Diseases are painful to the afflicted and also to those who are close to that person. However, diseases also teach us to be closer to our maker and potter. All of us are like jars of clay in the hands of the master potter. Some of us may come to term with the disease. However, there are some who may find God differently.
We are living in a fallen and broken world – All have sin and fall short of the glory of God. The whole of creation has been affected by the sin of man. And parts of the evils we now experience are a result of the curse of God upon creation. What is our option; to obey God and live or to disobey God and suffer the consequence of a fallen and broken world?
We reap what we sow – This is a divine principle that we must always keep in mind. We bring evil upon ourselves by our own sinful or unwise actions and activities. Sin is basically doing what is not right; violations of God’s law. A chain smoker would most likely develop lung cancer and an alcoholic would most likely develop cirrhosis of the liver.
God took upon Himself the sins and evil of the world
A Summary of Isaiah 53 “The Suffering Servant”
…He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows.
…He was pierced for our transgressions.
…the Lord laid on him the iniquity of us all.
…He bore the sin of many and made intercession for the transgression.
Make God your partner as we travel the road prepared for us. Your road may be steep, bumpy, muddy, thorny and difficult. But, at the end of our journey is a city on a hill. God had prepared a mansion for each one of us. Pray and keep on praying more and more and more. Never ever lose sight of hope. Remember and never ever forget God is merciful and full of compassion.
Shema! 
