Why?

Why? This small little word offers up such a wide range of emotions. From frustration, to anger, to peace; yes, even peace. Why? Why, indeed.

You can be comforted in “He knows” and that is accepted and let’s move on. But your humanness rushes in and you ask again, “Why?” Of all people, she is the best example of Christendom on Earth!

The real question should be, “Why not?” If we are here for His purpose and glory, then everything, EVERYTHING in our lives is orchestrated by Him. No, He didn’t make the cancer; He didn’t even give her the cancer. He allowed it to happen, as He allows so many things now during Satan’s reign. One day there will be no more pain or sorrow or shedding of tears. ( )

Why would a just God allow this? To glorify Him!

I know the second time she had this horrible disease, it was a fast growing type and of her breasts. I was a senior in high school, with my own issues, I was so mad at Him. I moved away. I was also a carnal Christian, and no one could explain it to me.

Mom, is a saint, just plain, pure, and simple.

Again, I know of no other person who lives to help others and never complains. (Oh, I have so much to learn.) It wasn’t until years and I mean years, about 15, that I learned that one of my best friend’s mother’s own battle with cancer was spared because of learning of mom’s. She thought she felt a lump; they got her in quickly; and immediately the next day, she had surgery to remove it. She was spared the torture of chemotherapy and radiation. (That is worse than the cancer I believe.)

Around this time, mom shared with me that many women who had family members who just found out they had cancer, or they themselves had it; would call her to talk. She was able to share and witnessed to so many people. Through her terrible ordeal of pain and suffering, she blessed so many. They found strength and comfort in her words and learned of Jesus or grew closer to Him. Wow, how small I feel/felt.

Our God is in the heavens and He does as He pleases. Ps. This verse sounds arrogant, at least to us arrogant humans, but I argue it is a comforting stability. He and He alone are in charge. We know where He is and we know He is total and complete control! He is lovingly waiting for more people to come to know Him, so that their lives be saved for eternity. Not just to have “fire insurance,” for as I have grown He has blessed me to learn that it is far more than that. But to learn to know Him. His plan. His purpose. We have a merciful God that calls us “friend.” Yes, us! We are sinful condemned people; but in Christ we are a new creation. ( ) Thank God!

So let me recap this… we are here for Him and His purpose. Not to travel or shop, or to find our perfect mate or career. Not to climb the corporate ladder, not to struggle to find a job. We are here to come to know Him, and then tell others. It really is that simple.

Now He can use our travels, our jobs, and even our shopping to bring others to know Him as well. But ultimately, this is His sole purpose; and so it should be ours as well.

Why, does mother have cancer? To save other people. God loves so much, He sacrifices one of His own. No, not my mother, although this will be true… but the ultimate sacrifice, His one and only Son. To show us how to live, how to love, how to come to know Him and His purpose. How humbling to become a lowlife man, just to show us ungrateful creatures a pure, covenant keeping love.

So maybe my question needs to be, “What can I do now to fulfill His purpose through mother’s illness?”