The Goodness of God

Have you ever felt like extreme circumstances keep affecting your family and there is no light at the end of the tunnel? We all go through hard times, and sometimes we see others go through things that we hope we never have to encounter in our lifetime. In moments like that, sometimes we think “Why is God allowing this to happen?” It was brought to our attention that a member of our church family knew someone dealing with severe hardships. This family had been through very serious health and financial issues, each day uncertain how they would make ends meet. They expressed they never imagined they would be in the situation they were in, and their pride prevented them from asking for help. Through their friendship and connection, their friend (CC member) was able to share God’s love with them by working with the church in providing financial resources and essentials for them to keep going. While we are so grateful that we could play a small role in helping, the impressive nature of this story is not what we were able to help but instead what God was able to do through our obedience. The family wrote a letter of gratitude to the church, and here is a little bit of what it said… “Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” (Matt. 5:16) What an amazing scripture and resounding representation of the congregation at Clear Creek Church of Christ... We have felt your prayers. We have felt your love. We have felt your positivity. We have seen Christ in you. We know without a shadow of a doubt that you’ve “got our backs” as we hurdle this mountain. We feel like you have opened your arms and welcomed us with a warm embrace… Once again, with great humility, we thank you. You are a blessing and beautiful reminder of how wonderful Christ and His congregation are.” We aren’t sure there are words to accurately express the goodness of God and what He can do, but we do know that trust in Him to provide is well-placed.