So, was God weakened by the evidence of sin, suffering and rampant evil in the world? Was he shocked by this? Not at all. Theodicy further expresses one of the fundamental attributes that make God above mere mortals. He is immutable, which means he never changes. Hebrews 13:8 states, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” God is not wringing his hands wondering where the suffering of this world came from and what to do. God is consistent in his love, his power, his faithfulness, his commitment to mankind and his forgiveness.
Our comprehension of theodicy grows with a deeper understanding of the character of God and that even in the midst of deepest pain and turmoil, even when there is global uncertainty and despair the consistency of a God that is good and a God that is powerful gives us peace in life’s challenges and hope for tomorrow. He’s got this, we just need to trust him!
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