So why do we continue to ask questions of God in this blog?
First, the Bible instructs us to ask questions. The writer of Hebrews states: “. . .whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.” (Hebrews 11:6 ESV). How can we seek God if we ask no questions? Even after Job learned his lesson about how little he really knew, he still states: “I will question you, and you make it known to me.” (Job 42:4 ESV). God does has answers to the questions we have and he will provide them if we ask. Paul commands us to “Test everything. Hold on to the good” (I Thessalonians 5:21). How can we test our Christian faith unless we ask questions about it? Peter instructs us to “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” (I Peter 3:15). How can we know our reasons are valid unless we ask questions about them? The Bible holds the Bereans up as an example to follow when they examined the Scriptures every day to ensure what Paul said was true (Acts 17:11).
Second, children learn so much so quickly because they are not afraid to ask questions. God calls himself our Father for a reason. So why are we Christians so afraid to ask questions of our Father? Is it that we are afraid we might learn something?
Third, since we are finite, it is highly likely some of our ideas of God are in error. C. S. Lewis states: “My idea of God is not a divine idea. It has to be shattered time after time.” [1] How does God shatter our ideas of him? He does it when our experience does not match our theology; he does it when we discover contradictions in our beliefs; he does it when we encounter “difficult” passages in the Bible. And these are the times when we must ask questions.
Asking question about God and how he relates to us does not necessarily mean we do not trust God. There is a balance we must have between asking questions of God and trusting in God. This balance will be different for each of us.
I have trust in God. I believe God will do what he promises and he promises to reward us if we diligently seek him.
