Matthew 11:2 Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples, 3 And said unto him, Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another?
There are times when as Christians we might crave answers and explanations as to why such and such is happening to us or to our loved ones. And we may feel as if some answer, or explanation would help us or strengthen us to bear the adverse circumstances. While this may be true in some instances, this is not necessarily the case in every situation, for in the history of Job, God teaches us that there are times when it is best for Him to remain silent in certain circumstances which to the finite mind may demand immediate answers.
Jesus’ knowledge of what was to befall Him during His incarnation, did not make the brutal experience any easier to bear. In fact, as the knowledge of His fate loomed ever larger on the horizon, He uttered those words, that echo and reecho in the lives of a number of Christians, who may be now staring into an abyss of despair.
The knowledge of what is to befall true Christians during the time of trouble such as never was since there was a nation, does not necessarily make the ordeal any easier to bear. We have been given many explanations and reasons up front, but according to the Scripture, many will still buckle under the heavy load.
Matthew 26:38 Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me. 39 And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: never-the-less not as I will, but as thou will.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!