Judging God

Judging God
“You have said harsh things against me,” says the Lord. Malachi 3:13 NIV
I recently watched a movie named "God on Trial". It is a depiction of a group of Jewish prisoners in Auschwitz that decide to literally put God on trial. The charges raised against God were murder and breaking the covenant (contract) with the Jewish people. I told my wife that if there was such a person that could bring judgment toward God, it might be a Jew in Auschwitz or Warsaw during WWII. Ursula responded that, "On one hand, maybe they can judge God because of what they have endured, but on the other hand, how dare they." In the face of trouble we almost feel compelled to question or insult God in a quest to find answers for our suffering. But is it really fair (or safe) to judge God?
It may seem like a peculiar question, asking “Is God guilty?” While some are unwilling to admit it, I think the truth is that we have all pondered the question at one time or another. We wonder if the troubles we are in are a punishment for wrongdoing or if God is being a bully? We ask, “Why did God do this to me?” But, do you really think God would send His son to die for us, just so He can pick on us? If Jesus wasn’t immune to suffering, why should we? And do you really think that this life is supposed to be without affliction?
If you are ready to judge the Almighty from your limited vantage point, brace yourself. God may want to ask you the same questions He asked Job… Do you know where light lives? (Job 38:19) Does rain have a father? (Job 38:28) Who endowed the heart with wisdom and gave understanding to the mind? (Job 38:37) Perhaps you would rather discredit God’s justice in order to justify yourself? (Job 40:8) Maybe it is best to remember that the Lord watches over the way of the righteous (Psalm 1:6). All we can do, or maybe I should say that the best we can do is trust the Lord, because even in perilous times, He is our safe harbor and He is worthy of our trust.