Where Was God? Understanding our place.

When I wrote my book: Where Was God? An NYPD first responder’s search for answers following the terror attack of September 11th 2001, I did so as someone who had responded to the attack and struggled with the question as to why a loving and benevolent God would allow such tragedy to happen.

It was a long journey, with many ups and downs. Admittedly, there were times I was angry at God and I wonder if this was how Job felt?

Right from the beginning, we are told that Job ‘was blameless and upright; he feared God and shunned evil.’ Yet unspeakable tragedy befell him, sanctioned by God: The loss of his children, the loss of his wealth, chastisement at the hands of his ‘friends.’

And then in Job 38:1-3, He reminds us just who we are: “Then the Lord spoke to Job out of the storm. He said: “Who is this that obscures my plans with words without knowledge? Brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer me.”

What occurs next is a reminder of the power and majesty of the Lord. From Job 38 – 41, He tells us exactly who He is.

Then, in Job 42:2-6, Job replied to the Lord: “I know that you can do all things; no purpose of yours can be thwarted. You asked, ‘Who is this that obscures my plans without knowledge?’ Surely I spoke of things I did not understand, things too wonderful for me to know. “You said, ‘Listen now, and I will speak; I will question you, and you shall answer me.’ My ears had heard of you but now my eyes have seen you. Therefore I despise myself and repent in dust and ashes.”

We must never forget that we are the creation, but He is the Creator.

We will never know, this side of Heaven, why God allows certain things to happen, but I take comfort in knowing that He is in charge of everything.

Is there a God? Yes there is and I truly believe we need to learn our place and get right with Him before it is too late.

Revelation 22:12 – “Behold, I am coming soon, bringing my recompense with me, to repay each one for what he has done.”