Slim and None. Those are the probable answers to the question. But, naturally, that begs the question. And at least one version of the question would be, “What are the odds that everything happens for a reason?” And I’d say chances are also slim and none that people who believe everything happens for a reason would agree with Jesus on that. Uh-oh. I done went and done it that time. So, before I move on, I’d like to know if you agree with this: Chances are slim and/or none that God didn’t author the Bible. My option, on that statement, is NONE. But I’ll play the Lord’s advocate (because I prefer never to advocate for the devil) and assume not everyone agrees with me. If that’s you, bear with me as I blast out some info that maybe you haven’t considered before. And this doesn’t come from some marketer. It’s not from a metaphysicalized so-called “pastor” or “minister.” This word, that affirms accidental circumstances, comes right out of the Bible in at least three different places. Actually four places. And maybe even five. But I don’t want you to start with the first place it’s found in case you’re the type who’s easily confused. So. Are you ready for the affirmation word? Are you sure? Because this gets kinda complicated and it triggers people. OK, if you’re still reading, it means your mind is fortified and you’re ready to hear some truth. So, here’s the word. Chance. Bam! Oh yeah, that word IS in the Bible. Four times when you do a search in the New King James version. And are you ready for the high octane Spirit chaser? One of the times the word “chance” is used, it’s in RED. Bam again! (for the initiated, red letters mean those words were spoken by Jesus) Anyway… The reason I brought it up is because I see, literally every day, Christians debating whether or not everything happens because God ordained everything. And anyone who says He does has NOT yet comprehended the book He wrote. Because He’s infinitely creative (meaning His creative abilities have no end). And He’s infinitely brilliant (meaning He knows how to create worlds and beings that don’t require Him for day-to-day operations. So, that means God designed you to be able to think for yourself. And decide for yourself. But THAT is why there is so much evil and horror in the world. Because there seems to be no depth of depravity that human beings aren’t willing to go. People have done things to each other so horribly wicked that it never entered God’s mind they would do them. Sure, God knows everything knowable. And everything He wants to know. But do you think for a moment, that God, for eternity past, had any thoughts of burning children on altars to sacrifice them to Baal? No, that’s not His nature. It’s ours. OK, I just had to get that out there for your consideration. And I know chances are slim that everyone will agree with me. But I also know there’s a chance somebody’s mind could be changed. And that notion motivates me to share the info. Here’s a little outro rhyme of chance… Maybe. Maybe not. Will the sun rise in the morning? Will the temperature be hot? And will skies be blue and sunny? Well, maybe…maybe not. Will the songbirds all be singing? Will the breezes blow a lot? And will leaves lift up their laughter? Well, maybe…maybe not. Will some words of wisdom visit? Will the books all have a plot? And will we read some happy stories? Well, maybe…maybe not. Will the world go on forever? Will the getting all be got? And will we all be nice to others?