A king who did not believe in the goodness of God, had a slave who, in all circumstances, said: My king, do not be discouraged, because everything God does is perfect, no mistakes.

One day they went hunting, and along the way a wild animal attacked the king. His slave managed to kill the animal, but could not prevent his majesty from losing a finger. Furious and without showing his gratitude for being saved, the nobleman said, ‘Is God good? If he was good, I would not have been attacked and lost my finger.’

The slave replied, “My king, despite all these things, I can only tell you that God is good, and He knows the “why” of all these things. What God does is perfect. He is never wrong!” Outraged by the response, the king ordered the arrest of his slave.

Later, he left for another hunt, and was captured by savages who made human sacrifices. On the altar, ready to sacrifice the nobleman, the savages foudn that the victim had lost one of his fingers and thus was released. According to them, the offering was not complete and could not be offered to their gods.

Upon his return to the palace, he authorized the release of his slave whom he received very affectionately.

King: ‘God was really good for me! I was almost killed by the wild man, but for lack of a single finger, I was let go! But I have a question, If God is so good, why did he allow me to put you in jail?’

Slave: ‘My king, if I had gone with you in this hunt, I would have been sacrificed for you, because I have no missing finger. Therefore, remember everything God does is perfect. He is never wrong!’

Often we complain about life and thigns that happen to us that are apparently negative, forgetting that nothing is random and that everything has a purpose. Every morning, offer your day to God. Ask God to inspire your thoughts — to guide your actions — to ease your feelings. And do not be afraid. God is never wrong!