Suffering Is Short-Lived
No matter how challenging our circumstances may become, all of the suffering in this world is temporary. Once we understand its limit, we can better see God’s refining process.
Author
Travis Agnew
Lead Pastor
Suffering
Suffering Is Short-Lived
No matter how challenging our circumstances may become, all of the suffering in this world is temporary. Once we understand its limit, we can better see God’s refining process.
Travis Agnew
Lead Pastor
Examine the Passage
- We can rejoice even in suffering since we know that the worst this world has to offer is only temporary (1:6).
- We reveal our true character in how we respond through trials (1:7).
- The refining fire is necessary if we desire to display His reflection (1:7).
- Those who don’t have a genuine love for Jesus won’t continue to follow when times get tough (1:8).
- Faith in future promises allows unshakable and unexplainable joy (1:8).
- When you realize your soul is secure, what happens in your life becomes inconsequential (1:9).
Examine Your Heart
- Suffering will either make you bitter or better.
- The current devastating details of your life will not continue for eternity.
- God can use your faithful example amid suffering to keep somebody else afloat.
- Don’t miss the opportunity for trials to reprioritize what is most important to you.
