How God helps us find answers
By Julia Fernandes
After I write any new story, as a practice, I post the link of the story on many groups and forums so as to ensure maximum people read it. I had posted one such article on a group. Few days back a person posted a comment on the link of one of my articles making a mockery of God.
When I first read the comment I was taken aback. I did not know how to react. I usually refrain from getting into conflicts with people who differ from my views as the Bible says never argue with a fool. I went about my work as usual though I was disturbed by the comment, figuring out whether to retaliate or just ignore the comment.
I was just all alone in my thoughts. I plunged deep into my heart and asked myself, "What if somebody had to ridicule or make fun about somebody very close or dear to me? Would I ignore the barb or would I stand up for that person?" The answer my heart gave was, "Yes, I would stand up for my loved one."
That’s when I told myself, if it is a yes for a loved one, it has to be yes for God, too. I logged in my account, found the article and posted a fitting reply to the person who wrote the comment. I scolded him warning him never to make fun of a divine power he has no knowledge about. By evening that person posted, "Am sorry God." I felt relieved.
Yesterday, I was browsing through some of my old papers and I came across a paper that had something written on it. It was a scripture reference -- Galatians 6:7, "Be not deceived, for God is not mocked." Suddenly, I recollected the man’s comment. At that moment it struck me that what I did was the right thing.
If only I had come across this first it would have been easier for me to take the decision of correcting the man. But, I guess God did not want it that way. God, perhaps, wanted to test and see how much love I have in my heart for Him. He wanted to gauge how outraged I felt when I saw the comment and how spontaneously would I respond.