Paul wrote to the Thessalonians, "...you became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you received the word in much affliction, with the joy of the Holy Spirit...." They suffered with joy. And it became an example for the believers throughout the region.
It's hard for my American mind and heart to completely wrap around that. We tend to think that if we're suffering somebody should pay. If we experience affliction we want to call a lawyer and sue somebody.
One of the preachers who's helping me to understand biblical truth about suffering is John Piper. He reminded me again this week that God's ways are often too big for me to understand.
Lord, I believe; help my unbelief.
It's hard for my American mind and heart to completely wrap around that. We tend to think that if we're suffering somebody should pay. If we experience affliction we want to call a lawyer and sue somebody.
One of the preachers who's helping me to understand biblical truth about suffering is John Piper. He reminded me again this week that God's ways are often too big for me to understand.
Lord, I believe; help my unbelief.
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