There are parts of the Bible we love to frame & hang on the wall, make cute memes to post on SM. Then the parts we’re not quite sure what to do with. Stories that don’t feel encouraging, that even make us uncomfortable with God and His Word. Today is one of those. At some point in our lives, we will be forced to answer the question: Lord, why? Why did this tragedy happen? It seems so senseless, so out of step with what I expect from You. It’s not a place we want to visit, but many of us will. It’s a tragic place called “Nob”. It’s a place of brutality, injustice, and loss, that forces us to ask whether God is still sovereign when evil seems to win. But it also shows us something else. That even in places where judgment is real, even where evil is unleashed, God is still present, preserving what belongs to Him. If you’ve ever wondered how God’s judgement and mercy can occupy the same space, this sermon is for you.
