10/07/2026
ARE THERE REALLY BAD EVENTS IN THE WORLD? OR ARE WE JUST HUMANS WITH A HUMAN UNDERSTANDING OF LIFE?
There was once a man who had one wish ... to travel with the prophet Elijah so he could witness the miracles he did. Elijah, the prophet, travels around the world to help those in need and his deeds are amazing. His mission is to bring good G-d's blessings to the world.
One day there was a knock on the door and a man dressed in traveling clothes stood on the doorstep: Elijah. He said, "Let's go. But there is one rule. If you ask me WHY I did something I will tell you but our journey will be over. The man agreed and held the edge of Elijah's cloak ... and the next thing he knew, they were standing on a country road in the midst of many workmen. They were preparing to tear down a large mansion, one of the workmen told them. It is owned by an evil man who wants to build an even bigger mansion. Then the man traveling with Elijah looked at the prophet and saw him deep in prayer. Suddenly there was an earthquake and the large house tumbled to the ground. The man was shocked. "Why would Elijah help this evil man by making the house fall down like that ... it saved him a lot of money!" But the man kept quiet since asking WHY would end the journey.
Elijah quickly changed the location and they found themselves in the country outside an old farmhouse. An old man and his wife came out to greet them and welcomed them to stay to eat and to sleep overnight in the barn. They apologized for not having lots of food but, they shared that all they had left was their cow ... they survive by selling the milk each day. That night the man woke up and saw Elijah standing outside bathed in a heavenly light. He heard Elijah's prayers: Dear Lord, please take the cow!."
They woke up the next morning to the crying of the old man and his wife ... for their cow had died.
The man could take it no longer and he confronted Elijah ... "How could you help that Evil man and now hurt this kind couple by asking G-d to kill their only source of income!"
Elijah spoke quietly and reminded the man of the rules. But he insisted on knowing WHY.
Elijah told him. A big treasure was buried under the mansion ... if the Evil man had torn down the house he would have found the treasure and used it for evil purposes. But don't worry, it is destined to be found in 100 years by someone who will use it for good.
And for the old couple, I knew it was time for the old woman to die so I prayed that the cow be taken instead .... but don't worry, the couple will find a treasure of their own.
And with that, Elijah disappeared.
We are only humans and do not know G-d's purposes, but we do have faith that His purposes are good.