Often we experience deep waters individually and corporately. My prayer for all of us is to become all we should be both in our personal lives and in the life of Phoenix Christian during these times of testing. Thanks to my wife Cindy who shared these thoughts from her Bible study.
The Blessings That Can Result From Suffering
1. Suffering prepares us to help others who are suffering. II Cor. 1:3-7
2. Suffering teaches us to rely, not on ourselves, but on God. II Cor.1:8-9
3. Suffering is a reminder that the Savior understands my hurt because He also endured every sorrow and every stab of pain. I Peter 4:12-13
4. Suffering can point us to obedience. Ps. 119:67, Is. 38:17
5. Suffering draws our attention to God’s Word. Ps. 119:71, 92
6. Through suffering our faith is proved genuine and may result in praise, glory, and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. I Peter 1:6-7
7. Suffering produces perseverance and maturity. James 1:2
8. Suffering teaches us about the sufficiency of God’s grace. II Cor. 12:7-10
9. Suffering provides courage for the journey. II Cor 4:16-18
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
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