It’s easy to feel discouraged when we see suffering. The pain and hurt caused by evil in this world might leave us doubting the goodness of God. If God is good, why does He allow disasters and tragedies like we’re watching unfold in Ukraine?

That’s the question a recent radio listener asked, and in this short video clip, I go back to our world’s first tragedy to help explain all the tragedies since. I share the truth about God’s presence in the midst of suffering and why you can taste and see that the Lord is good!

For more teaching on why you can have confidence in God’s goodness even in difficult circumstances, check out this message, Give Thanks: Now and Then!