Why God Does What He Does

At times we all wonder why an all powerful, all knowing, righteous & Holy God does what He does and allows certain things to happen. His word tells us that we cannot know His ways which are higher than ours. But, we are given many clues in scripture by how He treated the people there. We also know the nature of God because He has been very transparent in how he feels, what He desires and how and why He meets out reasonable corrective discipline in love, as a parent should, or disciplines for punishment. In any event, God wants us to know His will and tells us to seek Him first, knowing that He will reveal Himself to us. God saves people in order that He will be recognized as God. Ezekiel 13:23 He also promises that when we humbly seek knowledge, He will provide it. James 1:5-6 God truly desires a loving, trusting relationship with all people*. That relationship can only exist when people accept Christ, follow The Father’s rules and allow the influence of Christ and the Holy Spirit to control their lives as they are being changed into the nature and personality of Christ. We know how Jesus thought because he told us his feelings in scripture and the Holy Spirit is available to guide us with God’s will. 1Cor.2:11-16 He puts His laws into our hearts and minds. Heb.10:16

Becoming as Christ is never fully achieved here on earth, but is completely reached upon entry into heaven. We know that perfection and holiness must be completed in heaven because scripture relates that now we only know in part, but there will be a time when we know (all) and are completely known. 1 Cor.13:12 We also know that, by God’s nature, He does not allow anything unholy in His presence. * The relationship God desires is ongoing and is renewed daily. Just as the children of Israel were dependant on God for daily bread, that only lasted for a day (Exodus 16:19-20), Christ instructed the deciples to pray for daily bread (physical and spiritual nourishment)(See prayer)