Cumbria, Why ?. Proverbs 3v5. av]

One of the questions asked following the tragic happenings in Cumbria ,was, why did God allow it to happen?,the minister who was asked the question, said he struggled with that question also. As we look at history ,we see many tragedies, in fact everyday there are, tragedies, and the same question could be asked, why?. For the non Christian it is an accusation, a reason to not believe in God, for the Christian it is a challenge to trust in the God we know ,who is sovereign, and love. Both His sovereignty and love are great mysteries, but as a Christian, I believe them to be true, The Christian life is a life of faith, it is not based on our understanding, but on faith in a God who has revealed Himself to us, by His Spirit,and His word . God is not duty bound to tell us everything, [ Deuteronomy 29 v29 av ], but we are duty bound to trust in the Lord with all our hearts, and lean not upon our own understanding.[ Proverbs 3 v5 av][ Almighty God we thank You that You are sovereign, and love,we ask for the grace to trust in You,even when we are hurting over things we do not understand, in Jesus name, Amen ]