Episode 01: Is God Good When Life Isn’t?
Show Notes
Episode 01 | Season 01
In the first episode of the Walk Worthy Podcast, Asia dives deep into one of the hardest questions a believer can face: “God, if you are so good, why is this happening?” Sharing from her personal journey with an unexpected health scare, Asia explores the story of the raising of Lazarus in John 11 to uncover why God allows us to experience difficult seasons, the power of His timing, and how His glory is often revealed through our deepest pains.
Key Takeaways
The "Soft Life" vs. Reality: Walking with God doesn't exempt us from suffering, but it changes how we walk through it.
The Significance of the Delay: Just like in the story of Lazarus, a delay in answering prayer isn't a lack of love—it’s often the setup for a greater miracle.
God's Sovereignty: His goodness is not dependent on our circumstances; He is faithful and can be trusted. However, we have to be sensitive and patient with ourselves and each other as we walk out our ability to trust God through everything.
5 Learnings from John 11:
Jesus is a Friend, not just a Savior: The foundation of friendship with Jesus is not perfection, but relationship. Friendship is formed by spending time together.
We Have Authority: Our words have the power to shift our perspective from death to life.
We Don’t Have to Fake It: Jesus wept. It is okay (and necessary) to be honest with God about your grief.
Remember the "I Am": When problems feel big, remember how big your God is.
Prayer is a Lifeline: Prayer isn't just asking for things; it’s aligning our hearts with God’s will, strength, and peace to endure difficult seasons.
Scriptures Mentioned:
Colossians 1:9-10 – The inspiration behind the Walk Worthy Podcast.
John 11 – The death and resurrection of Lazarus.
Proverbs 18:21 – The power of our words.
Resources Mentioned
Book Recommendation: Trusting God by Jerry Bridges.
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Reflection Question: Instead of asking "Why?", try asking God: "How can this be used for Your glory?"