Where is God?

“And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” - Matthew 20:20

Horrible scenes of the devastation in Japan caused by the earthquakes and tsunami fill the news reports; scenes of cars and boats being tossed about like toys, a wall of water wiping out entire neighborhoods, fires and explosions burning away what the tsunami and earthquake left behind. As the death toll continues to rise, survivors seek adequate shelter and the threat of a nuclear disaster lingers, some might look at all this and wonder where is God in the midst of such a terrible tragedy.

It is in times like these that Jesus’ words to his disciples speak to us so clearly. Jesus knew that terrible tragedies, wars, natural disaster and suffering were to come and so his final words to his disciples included these words of comfort, “I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” This is a promise that is as true today as it was when Jesus said it. In the midst of the suffering that is happening in Japan, in other parts of the world, right here in the U.S., in our community, even in our own lives, this promise provides the comforting knowledge that even in the midst of suffering Jesus is there and will always be right there.

Prayer: Lord, we pray for the people in Japan who are suffering today. Many have lost everything; family, friends, homes, jobs, possessions. Please let them know that you are present with them and by your presence give them comfort and peace. Amen.

Faith Tip: Today continue to keep the people of Japan in your prayers.

Written by Pastor Aaron Anderson