As America reels from Wednesday’s horrific shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis that killed two young children and injured 17 others, a top Christian author says there are numerous, obscure Bible verses that reveal God’s presence and lessons amid the bloodshed.
“I know it’s difficult for many believers to understand the driving force when tragedies like the deadly gunfire at the Catholic school and church occur,” says Joe Kovacs, author of “Reaching God Speed.”
“And this shooting has myself and millions of Americans praying for God’s comfort for the victims and their families. But when we let God speak for Himself through His revealed Word of Scripture, atrocities like this can be understood when we learn the intended message of these devastating, real-life parables.”
As WorldNetDaily reported, Robin Westman – a transgender individual formerly known as Robert Westman – shot and killed two children, ages 8 and 10, and wounded 17 others at the Annunciation Catholic School and Church on Aug. 27 in Minneapolis during their morning worship service.
Westman left behind disturbing videos and a manifesto outlining deranged thoughts and a longtime to desire to kill children and even President Donald Trump.
Kovacs says: “One message prominently painted by the killer on the magazine of a gun plainly states a word-for-word Bible passage that is not often talked about. It reads: ‘Where is your God?’ This is a direct quote that is actually mentioned twice in Psalm 42.
“Here are the verses: My tears have been my food day and night, While they continually say to me, ‘Where is your God?’ (Psalm 42:3 NKJV)
“As with a breaking of my bones, My enemies reproach me, While they say to me all day long, ‘Where is your God?’” (Psalm 42:10 NKJV)
BREAKING: The Minneapolis shooting suspect has been identified as Robin Westman.
The alleged shooter released multiple videos on social media, which showed that he clearly hated Christians. They have since been taken down.
“Where is your God?” read one mag.
Evil monster. pic.twitter.com/oyiCkqNwkw
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) August 27, 2025
The author explains, “This is in-our-face evidence of the satanic spirit of anti-Christ driving Westman, as Scripture indicates how common it is among the Creator’s enemies even from ancient times to continually ask, ‘Where is your God?’ – as if God does not exist. God is broadcasting this for everyone to realize the mindset of those who hate Him.”
“Of course, God does exist, having brought everything into existence, and He is omnipresent, as Scripture notes: ‘Christ, who fills all things everywhere with himself.’” (Ephesians 1:23 NLT)
“The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, observing the wicked and the good.” (Proverbs 15:3 CSB)
In his manifesto, Westman admitted feelings of severe dejection, knowing his satanic scheme was wrong.
“I am not well. I am not right. I am a sad person haunted by these thoughts that do not go away. I know this is wrong but I can’t seem to stop myself,” Westman wrote.
“I want to go out on my own means. Unfortunately, due to my depression, anger and twisted mind, I want to fulfill in a final act that has been in the back of my head for years.”
This is a striking example of what I talked about @AscensionMadiso last week on how Christ-haters are sometimes more honest about the culture war than Christians. It’s a spiritual war, and the demons know it. We should too. https://t.co/kbdkRSCyPN pic.twitter.com/IGLSrdusqd
— Joy Pullmann (@JoyPullmann) August 28, 2025
“Interestingly, that same Psalm 42 which mentions ‘Where is your God?’ also voices the feelings of turmoil and despair that many experience,” says Kovacs.
“Why, my soul, are you so dejected? Why are you in such turmoil?” (Psalm 42:5 CSB)
“And the second part of that same verse actually provides the way out of the anxiety and confusion: ‘Put your hope in God, for I will still praise him, my Savior and my God.’”
Some Democrats, including California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a potential candidate for president, attacked the idea of praying to God in the wake of the Minneapolis shooting, parroting the line: “These children were literally praying as they got shot at.”
These children were literally praying as they got shot at. https://t.co/H7RGZhCTFc
— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) August 28, 2025
Kovacs says: “Of course, this is more evidence of the spirit of anti-Christ at work today, as it directly defies God’s instruction to ‘pray without ceasing,’ (1 Thessalonians 5:17 NKJV) and the teaching that ‘The LORD is far from the wicked, But He hears the prayer of the righteous.’” (Proverbs 15:29 NKJV)
The author explains there are even more biblical explanations for the tragedy that unfolded in Minneapolis, but they’re sometimes overlooked or perhaps even suppressed.
“When we understand the totality of Scripture, we can see clearly that God is not all about sunshine and happiness all the time,” he explains. “Disasters of all types happen in the Bible, even to decent people, and there’s often extreme suffering involved.
“But what many don’t realize, and this is a very tough pill to swallow, is that God Himself is the one causing or allowing calamities. Yes, I know it’s surprising and perhaps contrary to many people’s notion of a loving, merciful God. But here are just a few examples breathed out by God letting us know who’s behind the very bad news at times.”
“If a disaster occurs in a city, hasn’t the LORD done it?” (Amos 3:6 CSB)
“I make peace and create calamity; I, the LORD, do all these things.” (Isaiah 45:7 NKJV)
“I kill, and I make alive; I wound, and I heal.” (Deuteronomy 32:39 KJV)
Kovacs adds: “The New Testament actually describes a mind-numbing disaster in which 18 people were killed in a tower collapse, and their personal innocence or guilt was completely irrelevant to the catastrophe, as Jesus indicated: ‘Or those eighteen that the tower in Siloam fell on and killed – do you think they were more sinful than all the other people who live in Jerusalem? No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all perish as well.’” (Luke 13:4-5 CSB)
“This is the key to understanding all disasters, no matter how they manifest in our physical lives. God is using calamities as wake-up calls to get everyone, especially people who were not involved in the disasters, to repent from any sin, whether it’s an obvious one or something secretly dwelling in hearts and minds, so they won’t perish eternally.”
“God Himself asks: ‘Why do you want more beatings? Why do you keep on rebelling?’” (Isaiah 1:5 CSB)
The author notes that Scripture does provide an answer to such beatings.
“Perhaps when the people … hear about every disaster I plan to inflict on them, they will each turn from their wicked ways; then I will forgive their wickedness and their sin.” (Jeremiah 36:3 NIV)
Kovacs stresses the issue is simple, but of utmost importance.
“We need to realize we’re all involved in a fierce, continuous, spiritual battle for eternity. The gift of immortal life that God is giving us is at stake. The love that God has for us is saving us from certain death.
“When there are high-profile disasters that harm large numbers of people, individuals who may be among the most innocent among us – whether they be the shooting victims in Minneapolis or the folks killed in the terror attacks on 9/11 – we all need to examine ourselves and eliminate any sort of defiance against our loving Creator, who has provided us a way out of our deathtrap known as mortality.”
“I don’t want you to die, says the Sovereign LORD. Turn back and live!” (Ezekiel 18:32 NLT)
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