I’ve been asking this question over the last few days.

Have you ever asked this question?

As a preacher, I’m expected to be able to answer this question.  But I have learned that there are some questions that I will never be able to answer.

You will likely encounter some very difficult situations in life.  You may question how some terrible things can happen in a world that is created and sustained by God.  You will be confronted with some things that are hard to accept.  There will be questions that you can’t answer.

Where will you turn?  To whom shall you go?

In John 6, we read how Jesus taught some things that were hard to accept.  Even some of His disciples turned away from following Him.  Jesus turned to His twelve apostles and asked, “You do not want to leave also, do you?” (John 6:67 NASB).

“Simon Peter answered him, ‘Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life, and we have believed, and have come to know, that you are the Holy One of God” (John 6:68-69 ESV).

There’s the question again: “To whom shall we go?”

Amidst the difficulties and challenges of this life, I encourage you to turn to Jesus.  Peter’s conclusion was that there is nowhere else to turn.  Jesus has the words of eternal life.  We need to trust Him and entrust our lives to Him, even when we don’t have all of the answers to life’s difficult questions.

God will save and give eternal life to those who place their faith and trust in Jesus (Acts 16:30-31), turn from sin in repentance (Acts 17:30-31), confess Jesus before men (Romans 10:9-10), and are baptized (immersed) into Christ for the forgiveness of sins (Acts 2:38).  He will continue to cleanse from sin and prepare for an eternal home those who continue to walk in the light of His Word (1 John 1:7-9).

Perhaps one day, all our questions will be answered.  But for now, even with some unanswered questions, I’m going to trust God.  Why?  Because He loved you and me so much that He gave His Son Jesus to die on the cross for our sins so that one day, we can leave this sin-cursed world and go to heaven to live with Him for eternity.  In heaven, God will wipe away every tear from our eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things will have passed away (Revelation 21:4).

That is the ultimate hope, and it’s only through Jesus that this hope can be realized (John 14:6).

“Where could I go? Oh, where could I go
Seeking a refuge for my soul?
Needing a friend to save me in the end,
Where could I go but to the Lord?
-- J. B. Coats