Of course God knows about the raging fire. But since God is merciful, and Christians are praying, so why God is not acting?
The simple answer, gleaned from all the Israelite-events (except one**) recorded in the Old Testament, is that the omni-present God has turned His face away, waiting for the people to come back to Him. I do hope the Californian people will respond positively and seek God again.
The only exception** in the Old Testament where the godly suffered immensely, is JOB. JOB suffered beyond what he could bear, all because God trusted his godliness, and permitted satan to test him.
God has kind words for all who turn to Him.
"Behold the Lord's hand is not so short that it cannot save;
Neither is His ear so dull that it cannot hear."
"...If My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray, and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin, and will heal their land."
Isaiah 59:1, 2 Chronicles 7:14.
There is Hope.
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