Posted on 10/30/2009 10:09:23 AM PDT by NYer
I’ve read the Book of Job and all I can think of, is why did God put him through all that, when He already knew what the outcome was going to be?
The article that I posted for your consideration gives some insight into your question. It is a thought provoking piece. I hope that you will read it.
Omnipotent: Having unlimited or universal power, authority, or force; all-powerful.
Omnipotence ... The ability of God to do that which God wants to do
What I am trying to point out here is: Even though God has The Abilities/Powers .. He does Not always choose to use those Abilities/Powers.
After all, an All Powerful God would Have to be in control of those powers .. wouldn't he?
Sooner or later, I will die, and I’m okay with that. After my husband died, the kids and I all had several long discussions, wherein each of us discussed our own deaths. We are all convinced of Heaven with each other, we all love the lives we have for the moment, and we all love Christ our Savior.
We know we will lose each other, but we know it is not forever.
The night prayers at the Abbey contain a line, “O Lord, please grant us a restful night and a peaceful death.”
And my husband’s scripture friend, during his illness, was, “Lord, lettest now thy servant depart in peace according to thy word, for mine eyes have seen thy salvation which thou has prepared in the presence of all people, a light unto the gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.”
Yes I did, thank you.
I happen to believe that God does always use those Abilities/Powers.
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