Incapacity

I observed a somewhat frantic event that involved the burial procession of a 39-year-old woman. They are neighbours. The widower is a frank man with a decent income; he's built a beautiful house for himself and his family, has good amenities to ensure the comfort of his family, assets to secure his family's survival if he ever closes his eyes; his children attend one of the best schools in the region. Comfortable life- nothing ostentatious. Just comfy.

After his wife was diagnosed with a strange illness, as expected, he could comfortably foot the bills for the surgery. But she died. Why did she die? I don't know. Could what he had stop her from dying? It couldn't. Now, this is a cliche idea. Regardless of how wealthy or affluent someone might be, some forces just make rubbish of human power- in all its glory. Death is one of those forces.

I would argue that it is why we, as humans, always have to seek some extraterrestrial power for support. Perhaps, to upend that which we have. The peak of such extraterrestrial powers is God.

Congenial Christianity only seeks to upend God's power for our selfish purposes. Real Christianity is centred on having a relationship with God. That is, in real Christianity, we don't just use God; we relate personally with Him. We love Him, and He loves us. And synonymous with a marriage relationship, based on our closeness with Him, He relinquishes some levels of authority to us. By this authority, we can exercise lordship over such powers that naturally should make a mockery of our human ability, for example, death.

It's why a Christian can perceive that someone might be in danger of that; after that Christian prays, the tragic event gets averted.

Yet, perhaps this good man prayed. I believe so. His friends and family also prayed. At least, there should be someone who knows God that prayed. Why did the wife still die? I wouldn't dare try to say that I know. It beats me.

Regardless of it all, still pray and expect the best. If a different thing happens, asking why might not be the right question to ask God. But you can ask if you want to.