How Do We Look at Calamities? - by Jacob Cheriyan (Life Focus Society), 2nd February, 2025

🌎 When disasters strike—whether natural or personal—we instinctively ask, Why is this happening? In this powerful sermon, Jacob Cheriyan explores how we, as believers, should respond to calamities. Drawing from scripture and real-life examples, he uncovers the deeper connection between humanity and the world, offering biblical wisdom on navigating suffering with faith. 📖 Key Scripture Verses: 🌊 Genesis 6-9 – The Flood and its connection to human sin 🏆 Job 1:21 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/...) – "The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord." 👑 Daniel 1-6 – Faithfulness in Babylon during hardship 🙌 Romans 8:28 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/...) – "In all things, God works for the good of those who love Him." ✝️ Isaiah 53:5 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/...) – The ultimate suffering and redemption in Christ ✨ Psalm 137:1 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/...) – Finding hope in exile 🔑 Key Insights: ✔️ There is an intrinsic connection between us and the world—our actions have consequences. ✔️ Science explains how things happen, but faith asks why—we are called to seek meaning. ✔️ Even in calamity, God remains sovereign and good—He is always in control. ✔️ The Israelites, even in exile, held onto God’s faithfulness—an example for us today. ✔️ Our role is not just to understand suffering but to act with faith in the face of it. 🙏 Call to Action: 💭 Take a moment to reflect: How do you respond to difficulties in your life? 🤲 Trust in God’s sovereignty and goodness, no matter the situation. 📖 Dive deeper into the Word and find peace in His promises. 💬 Share this message with someone who needs encouragement today. 🎧 Listen now and be reminded that even in life’s storms, God is still on the throne! Do join us for worship: https://www.bicflive.org/ #FaithInHardTimes #GodIsSovereign #ChristianLiving #BiblicalWisdom #TrustGod #SpiritualGrowth #ChristianPodcast #SufferingAndFaith