We gather in a Wesleyen style Class meeting on Monday nights at Clapps Chapel UMC. this blog is an outpouring of the growth that occurs there.

Gabe Davis

God is never wrong

A king who did not believe in the goodness of God, had a slave who, in all
circumstances, said: My king, do not be discouraged, because everything God
does is perfect, no mistakes!
One day they went hunting and along the way a wild animal attacked the king.
His slave managed to kill the animal, but could not prevent his majesty losing
a finger.
Furious and without showing his gratitude for being saved, the nobleman said
"Is God good? If He was good, I would not have been attacked and lose my
finger."
The slave replied:
"My king, despite all these things, I can only tell you that God is good, and
he knows the "why" of all these things. What God does is perfect. He is never
wrong!"
Outraged by the response, the king ordered the arrest of his slave.
Later, he left for another hunting trip and was captured by savages who made
human sacrifices.
On the altar, ready to sacrifice the nobleman, the savages found that the
victim had not one of his fingers, so he was released. According to them, he
was not so complete to be offered to the gods.
Upon his return to the palace, he authorized the release of his slave whom he
received very affectionately.
"My dear, God was really good to me! I was almost killed by the wild men, but
for the lack of a single finger, I was let go! But I have a
question: if God is so good, why did he allow me to put you in jail?"
"My King, if I had gone with you in this hunt, I would have been sacrificed
for you, because I have no missing finger, therefore, remember everything God
does is perfect. He is never wrong."
Often we complain about life, and negative things that happen to us,
forgetting that nothing is random and that everything has a purpose.
Every morning, offer your day to God, don't be in a rush.
Ask God to inspire your thoughts, guide your actions, and ease your feelings.
And do not be afraid. God is never wrong!

1 comment:

Pumice said...

A good reminder.

Grace and peace.