I have often declared that God does not come down as avatar to relieve individuals of their troubles and sorrows and to confer joy and happiness on them. Difficulties, troubles and worries come in the natural course as a consequence of past actions. Gita says : Human beings are bound by Karma in the world. As human birth is the result of Karma, there can be no escape from the consequences of Karma. As is your action, so is the reaction to it.
(Gems of Wisdom, Avatar, pg 287)
