Questions and answers

Matt Davis answered the call to meet with a 'disturbed officer'. He had dealt with this kind of issue before. But never had one had so much true fear. Frank examined himself thoroughly. He knew exactly what terrified him. He knew exactly what his questions were. He was a detective; that's how he worked. Having to depend on someone else for answeres was a a stretch. At first, Frank had a hard time speaking what was in his heart and on his mind. Matt had learned how to draw out the truth from stubborn cops and was very profficient at it. It didn't take long before Frank asked the serious questions.
"Does God love the world?"
"Yes."
"Then why do bad things happen to good people?"
Matt smiled and leaned back in his chair. "Tell me, Frank. What does a good person look like?"
"Like my wife."
Matt chuckled. "I'm glad you think so." He looked him in the face. "Describe what makes her good."
Frank thought. "She's honest, kind, caring, sweet, and...and just amazing."
"Is she always those things?"
"Well, well, no."
"Is she sometimes the opposite?"
Frank had to admit she was.
"So is she good or is she  bad? What's more natural for her?"
Frank frowned thoughtfully. "Probably about even."
"So are there truely good people?"
Frank tried to think his way out, but Matt's logic was solid. Matt took his silence as a 'No'.
"I can only think of one man in all of history who was completely good. Jesus Christ was always honest, always kind, always compassionate and caring, and always amazing. He never failed at those things, or anything else you can think of later. Do you know what happened to him?"
"Um, no, I don't remember."
"He was murdered on a Roman cross. A mob gave him an unfair trial and he was killed unjustly. He was completely innocent. This is the one and only case where God let a very bad thing happened to good person."
Frank nodded, thoughtfully. "Why did God let that happen?"
"Because God loves the world. You see, Jesus is the Son of God. God was angry with all mankind because of our wickedness and sin. You know that better then I do, I'm sure."
Frank nodded. He saw the evidence of God's anger every day at work.
"Because God is just and good He has to punish sin. Every good judge does, you know. But He loved us so much that He had Christ become like us in human form and He poured out His wrath on Him. Three days after Jesus died, He rose from the dead, defeating the power of sin and death over mankind.Christ took our punishment and transfered His perfection on us so that we can become children of God and have everlasting life in His presence. All you have to do to complete that transaction is to put your faith in Jesus Christ, turning from your sin which He died for and destroyed, and allow the power of God to transform your life."
Frank stared at him for several minutes. "I've never heard that before."
"It's the truth. I love this truth. Believe it, my friend."