Derek Prince - Why Bad Things Happen to Gods People: Making Sense of Trials and Tribulations in Your Life

About Derek Prince

Derek Prince (1915-2003) was born in Bangalore, India of British parents. Educated as a scholar of Greek and Latin at Eton College and Cambridge University, England, he held a Fellowship in Ancient and Modern Philosophy at Kings College. He also studied several modern languages, including Hebrew and Aramaic, at Cambridge University and the Hebrew University in Jerusalem.

While serving with the British army in World War II, he began to study the Bible and experienced a life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ. Out of this encounter, he formed two conclusions: first, that Jesus Christ is alive; second, that the Bible is a true, relevant, up-to-date book. These conclusions altered the whole course of his life, which he then devoted to studying and teaching the Bible.

Dereks main gift of explaining the Bible and its teaching in a clear and simple way has helped build a foundation of faith in millions of lives. His non-denominational, non-sectarian approach has made his teaching equally relevant and helpful to people from all racial and religious backgrounds.

He is the author of over 80 books, 600 audio and 110 video teachings, many of which have been translated and published in more than 100 languages. His daily radio broadcast is translated into Arabic, Bahasa (Indonesia), Chinese (Amoy, Cantonese, Mandarin, Shanghaiese, Swatow), Croatian, German, Malagasy, Mongolian, Russian, Samoan, Spanish, and Tongan. The radio program continues to touch lives around the world.

Derek Prince Ministries persists in reaching out to believers in over 140 countries with Dereks teachings, fulfilling the mandate to keep on until Jesus returns. This is effected through the outreaches of more than 45 Derek Prince offices around the world, including primary work in Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Russia, South Africa, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. For current information about these and other worldwide locations, visit www.derekprince.com.

OTHER BOOKS BY DEREK PRINCE

Authority and Power of Gods Word

Blessing or Curse: You Can Choose

Bought with Blood

Called to Conquer

Declaring Gods Word: A 365-Day Devotional

The Destiny of Israel and the Church

The Divine Exchange

Entering the Presence of God

Father God

Foundational Truths for Christian Living

God is a Matchmaker

Gods Medicine Bottle

How to Fast Successfully

Husbands and Fathers

Key to the Middle East

Lifes Bitter Pool

Living as Salt and Light

Lucifer Exposed

Orphans, Widows, the Poor and Oppressed

Prayers and Proclamations

Pride Versus Humility

The Promise of Provision

Protection from Deception

Pulling Down Strongholds

Rules of Engagement

Secrets of a Prayer Warrior

Set Apart for God

Shaping History through Prayer and Fasting

Spiritual Warfare

The Three Most Powerful Words

They Shall Expel Demons

War in Heaven

You Matter to God

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Why do tragedies happen to Gods people, especially those who have lived an exemplary life of faith and service? If God is good, why is there so much misery, suffering, persecution, and injustice in the world? These are questions that, if you and I are honest, have troubled each of us at one time or another. Simplistic answers such as, We live in a fallen world, It is Gods curse on sinful humanity, It is the devils fault, or, It is Gods permissive will, may contain elements of truth. But they do not always settle the deepest questions of our hearts.

In my experience, there are two chief reasons why we go through very difficult timesand both of them are for our ultimate good. The first is a condition we can do something aboutthe sin of independence. The second is something we have no control overGods initiation of hardship out of His desire to raise us up to a new level of intimacy with Himself. This second reason is at the very core of the story of Job.