Tag: questions

So you also have sorrow now. But I will see you again. Your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy from you. In that day you will not ask me anything. (John 16:22-23)

Just reflecting on those words today. Last Sunday was Father’s Day, and as usual, I think about my dad who passed away twelve years ago.

He saw a lot of struggles in his life, including a lot of health issues in his last ten years. He was never one to ask God, “why?” But he easily could have.

I’ve seen a lot of things in this world that make me ask “Why?” I’ve seen friends die of cancer. I’ve had relatives go through depression and even commit suicide. I’ve seen bad things happen to “good” people.

And because of that I’ve known sorrow. I’ve felt pain. There are a lot of unanswered questions I have.

But Jesus says that the day will come when I will see him face to face. My heart will rejoice and I will not ask him anything.

Why not? Maybe it’s because on that day, all the answers will be clear.

But maybe, just maybe, the questions won’t matter to me anymore. Because Jesus is there. And his presence alone will wash away all the pain and sorrow I’ve ever felt.

For now, though, I have direct access to the Father. I can lay my requests before him. And he will hear me. He hears me because he loves me.

And if in his wisdom, he decides I’m asking for what’s good for me, as a good Father, he will not withhold it from me. (1 John 5:14-15, Matthew 6:11)

So I hold on to Jesus’ words.

I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. You will have suffering in this world. Be courageous! I have conquered the world. (John 16:33)