You’ve probably wondered it yourself: “Why, God?” Maybe it came during a moment of loss or when facing something senseless and cruel. We see disasters happen, wars break out, and lives shattered in an instant. We endure the grind of everyday problems, and sometimes it feels like we’re just pawns in some cosmic game. And when we see all that suffering and evil, the question naturally arises—why would a good God create a world like this? Why even bother? I mean, if He’s as powerful and loving as the Bible claims, why did He set this mess in motion? Is it just some grand experiment, or is there something more?

Take a minute to really chew on that. If God created the world, He didn’t do it on a whim. He wasn’t bored and needed a hobby. This is the God who, according to the Bible, is all-knowing and all-powerful. That means He had a purpose, a plan in place. And yet, here we are, sometimes feeling like life’s one big joke without a punchline. Let’s be honest—when we see children go hungry, innocent people suffer, and dreams crushed by the brutality of reality, it doesn’t always scream “purpose,” does it?

But here’s the kicker: we’re looking at this from our tiny, human perspective. We’re like ants on a vast canvas of the universe trying to understand why the artist made this one weird color choice. It’s easy to think that life is pointless when we’re trapped in our own narrow view. But the Bible gives us clues, hints that this chaotic world isn’t without meaning. Now, that doesn’t mean it answers every question we might have. If it did, we’d probably still argue about it anyway. People have been doing that for centuries.

Think about Job for a second. Here’s a guy who had it all: wealth, family, health. Then, in a blink, it’s all stripped away. He loses his livestock, his servants, and his children. His body gets covered in sores, and even his wife tells him to just “curse God and die” (Job 2:9). And what does he do? He questions God. Rightfully so! “Why was I ever born?” he asks (Job 3:11). It’s the ultimate “Why, God?” moment. And when God finally responds, He doesn’t offer an explanation. Instead, He questions Job, revealing how little Job knows about the universe’s grand design. God makes it clear that His perspective is beyond our grasp, implying that there is a purpose, even when we can’t see it.

Now, here’s where the Bible throws us a lifeline. One answer, not the only one, but an important one, is found in the nature of God Himself. In 1 John 4:8, it says, “God is love.” Now, love isn’t something you keep locked up in a box. By its very nature, love wants to give, to share, to express itself. So, God, being love, created a world where love could be experienced. He made humans in His image, capable of knowing Him and having a relationship with Him. That’s one reason He created this world—to have a relationship with us.

But here’s the problem: love also requires free will. If you’re forced to love, it’s not really love at all, is it? God gave us the freedom to choose Him or reject Him. And that choice brought sin into the world. Yeah, it made things complicated. It introduced suffering and evil. It made life messy. But it also made genuine love possible. God’s love for us is so great that He was willing to let us screw things up because He knew that forced perfection wasn’t worth anything. Love had to be real, even if it meant enduring heartache.

So, why do we question why God created this world? Because we see evil, we experience pain, and we face death. These things seem to scream that life is pointless. Yet, if we dig into the substance of Scripture, a different picture emerges. Isaiah 43:7 says that we were created for God’s glory. The universe, the earth, and every one of us reflect aspects of God’s nature—His creativity, His power, His beauty. Even in our brokenness, we still carry the image of God. Psalm 19:1 tells us, “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.” All of creation is shouting out, “Look at how magnificent our Creator is!” And yeah, sometimes that’s hard to hear over the noise of suffering and chaos. But it’s still there, like a quiet whisper reminding us that this world was made with a purpose.

Think about this: what if the very existence of evil and suffering actually points to something more, rather than negating it? I know, that sounds crazy, but hear me out. When we look at tragedy, when we’re struck by how wrong and unfair something is, we’re acknowledging that things should be different. Where does that idea come from? It’s like there’s this moral compass inside us that tells us how things ought to be, which is strange if life is just some random accident. That sense of right and wrong comes from God. It’s as if He placed in us a memory of Eden, a longing for a world as He intended it to be. The brokenness around us isn’t proof of a pointless existence; it’s a reminder that something’s gone terribly wrong and needs to be made right.

Now, this is where God’s plan for redemption comes into the picture. Ephesians 1:4-5 reveals that God had a plan for humanity’s redemption before the world was even created. Think about that. God knew what would happen—every bit of evil, every act of suffering, every sin—and He still chose to create. Why? Because His ultimate plan was to show the depth of His love and mercy through Jesus Christ. Romans 5:8 says, “But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” The cross isn’t some backup plan; it’s the ultimate demonstration of God’s love in the middle of a messed-up world.

Creation itself, even in its flawed state, serves a greater purpose. The beauty of a sunset, the vastness of the stars, the laughter of a child—all these point to the character of God. They remind us that there is more to this world than what we see. And even the broken parts—the heartaches, the disasters—highlight our need for God. They show us that we can’t fix this world on our own. We’re not the heroes of this story; we’re the ones in need of saving. And God, in His love, offers that salvation.

Here’s another curveball: God created the world knowing full well the chaos that would ensue because He desired relationship with us. He wanted us to experience His love, not as puppets, but as willing participants in a story that involves real choices, real suffering, and real redemption. And in the end, this world is not the final chapter. Revelation 21:1-4 speaks of a new heaven and a new earth where there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain. That’s where this story is headed—a restoration of what was lost.

So yeah, it’s understandable to question why God created this world, especially when life hits you with one blow after another. But if we look to Scripture, it becomes clear that this world isn’t pointless. It was made with intention, infused with God’s glory, and is part of a grand narrative where love, freedom, and redemption play crucial roles. And while we might not get every answer we’re looking for right now, we’re given enough to know that God’s character is one of love, justice, and ultimate goodness.

It’s not an easy answer. It doesn’t tie everything up in a neat little bow. But it’s real. The Bible doesn’t shy away from the hard stuff. It doesn’t pretend that life isn’t filled with pain and confusion. Yet, it offers a hope that is anchored in the character of God Himself. A God who created the world not out of necessity, but out of love. A God who entered His own creation to save it, and who promises that the pain we see now will one day be wiped away. That’s not a pointless existence. That’s a story worth living for.