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NASB | Luke 12:24 "Consider the ravens, for they neither sow nor reap; they have no storeroom nor barn, and yet God feeds them; how much more valuable you are than the birds! |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 12:24 "Consider the ravens, for they neither sow [seed] nor reap [the crop]; they have no storehouse or barn, and yet God feeds them. How much more valuable are you than the birds! |
Bible Question: Good answers everybody, but I'm still confused about something here. It's not just the fact that world hunger is an issue that confuses me. I can understand that this is just one of the effects of a sinful world. What bothers me though is the promise Jesus makes in Luke 12:24. It almost seems to me like Jesus isn't doing what he promised. |
Bible Answer: You might assume that personally, but if there are tribes of people, like say in Africa who depend on supplies of subsidized food from outside sources and warmongers intercept that food, why blame Jesus? Sin is still the culprit no matter how you slice it. look at how He fed Elijah in the wilderness, the ravens brought him food. I am sure that is not an isolated incident, many have similar stories to tell. Then again look at sodom and gomorrah. God sent fire and brimstone to kill all the inhabitants there so are all wars to be blamed on God? I believe that God will protect His own and supply their every need, BUT! when it comes to apostasy and outright immorality those people have changed masters and God will only protect those who seek Him or are heading that direction, only God knows. Christians are laid to rest while serving a purpose, AKA martyrdom. God will protect those who are doing His work, like Martin Luther, but others, who were martyred like John Hus did all they could and their death at that moment was more influential than the message he was giving. During those days when a Christian was martyred many joined the Christian ranks. God has plans that are so far above our reasoning. When God chooses to let people die, or even causes their death it is for His glory, not mine to speculate about. |