And now this [passage] makes total sense to me. We can stop wondering why heartache and evil sometimes prevails [in this world]… from the Book of John,
John 17:12
“God knew in advance that Judas would betray the Messiah. Nevertheless, Judas’ rebellion could not thwart the divine plan. On the contrary, it facilitated it. Understand that even wickedness falls under the sovereignty of God – not because God prescribes it, but because he uses it. How much better would it be for you to fulfill God’s purposes through your obedience than through your rebellion?”