A friend had a stillborn child and another friend is going through marriage/relationship issues. I found myself asking God a few difficult questions and was left staring into uncertainty, trying to find clarity but finding none.
After a few hours of wrestling, I came to this conclusion: There are things in life that I will never understand. Instead of choosing to "not think about it", I choose to remain close to who and what I'm certain of. The only certainty I have in this life is Jesus Christ and what's in His word. I resolved to find comfort in what I know to be true and certain: my salvation, His promises, God's word. I will remain challenged and continue to search for understanding as Habakkuk did, but as a weaned child (Psalm 131) who finds his ultimate comfort in Christ - not in the attainment of answers.
Later that evening, I realized a different kind of faith is being developed in me. It's a form of submission to God and letting go.
Bet Elliot's words comforted me: "I am afraid we tamper far too much with the mysteries of life and death, instead of leaving them to Him who holds the keys."
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