A Paper noted on suffering, and how a faithful saint might endure.
A MINISTRY OF SUFFERING
Upon much observation and experiences there seems to be truly a 'MINISTRY OF SUFFERING' in the world which one has pondered for many years now; which speaks also of the testimony manifested by certain saints of God in various ways ---in times of sickness, trials and troubles, etc. Consider the experiences around us and people we meet who trust God and yet have a great burden to bear. It can be most inspiring to observers for better understandings and ways and manners for us. In the face of great burdens and/or much suffering some saints are found praising the Lord and thankful for His love and care for them; and so often reaching out to encourage others ---which often awakens many to see their own situation is not as intolerable as they thought.
One wonders if this is not also what our God means for all of us too in I Corinthians 13, and let us consider also 1 Corinthians 12 ---and verses 28-31 about "helps" and "miracles", etc. somewhat. Let us think upon sufferings as in Romans 8:18; 2 Cor. 1:5-7; Phil. 1:29; Col.1:11; Heb. 2:10; James 5:10 also. Are we as saints of God willing to suffer for Christ's sake and without complaining? Our God truly cares that we do suffer, but we are also His instruments (Romans 6:13) for His good to His people. --RLD: Sd; 01/2021.
A MINISTRY OF SUFFERING
Upon much observation and experiences there seems to be truly a 'MINISTRY OF SUFFERING' in the world which one has pondered for many years now; which speaks also of the testimony manifested by certain saints of God in various ways ---in times of sickness, trials and troubles, etc. Consider the experiences around us and people we meet who trust God and yet have a great burden to bear. It can be most inspiring to observers for better understandings and ways and manners for us. In the face of great burdens and/or much suffering some saints are found praising the Lord and thankful for His love and care for them; and so often reaching out to encourage others ---which often awakens many to see their own situation is not as intolerable as they thought.
One wonders if this is not also what our God means for all of us too in I Corinthians 13, and let us consider also 1 Corinthians 12 ---and verses 28-31 about "helps" and "miracles", etc. somewhat. Let us think upon sufferings as in Romans 8:18; 2 Cor. 1:5-7; Phil. 1:29; Col.1:11; Heb. 2:10; James 5:10 also. Are we as saints of God willing to suffer for Christ's sake and without complaining? Our God truly cares that we do suffer, but we are also His instruments (Romans 6:13) for His good to His people. --RLD: Sd; 01/2021.
