In the Bible, in the book of Habakkuk, the prophet attempts to correct God's actions. He further states that he will continue his watch upon the watchtower, and wait to see how God will answer Him, and how he should reply.
It seems like he recognizes that he has attempted to correct God, and now awaits God to correct, or rebuke, him.
My friend, it is natural to question God and some of the things in our lives. At times, it seems that the events that come into our lives do not make sense. I remember getting angry over the death of someone I loved dearly, ready to tell God that he did not know what he was doing.
Years later, perhaps I understand more than I did then.
Habakkuk's writing here leads to an interesting point. While we can question God and, yes, even his motives, we need to be still and await his response. We do not always see the big picture. The real mark of maturity is to be willing to be corrected by him and his Word.
As a pastor, I see many times where people are going through some of the hardest times, and looking on from the outside, I tend to think in some cases that they brought these things on themselves because of poor decisions.
Why can they not listen to what is preached, what is written, or what is spoken to them in the still of the night?
Then, just when I believe my advanced maturity in my relationship is now defending God and his ways, I stand to be corrected — and he does it in miraculous form.
I do not always receive that still small voice, for I am indeed stubborn. Sometimes, he has to shout at me. However, I have learned that by waiting on him, keeping my watch, and waiting for his response to my questions, his voice is so much more pleasurable.
Go ahead. Question God. Even scold him if you dare.
But be prepared for his correction — and be willing to take it like a real man or woman of Christ.
The Rev. Richard Helms serves at Miracle Acres Ministries, 3187 E. James Lee Blvd., in Crestview.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: HELMS: It's natural to question God