Jesus went there first.

[Gideon300]

This is a post for those who are suffering, especially those who blame God and see no answers. I've been in that state myself and I know how hard it is to understand what is going on. Be assured that God knows and God cares. Jesus has endured every kind of suffering, more than we can know in this lifetime and without one sin ever.

Hebrews 4:15 "For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who in every respect has been tested as we are, yet without sin."

Hebrews 5:8 tells us the point of suffering: it is so that we might learn to obey God. For example, Jesus chose Judas, the disciple who betrayed Him. He did this according to God's instructions. Jesus also waited until His friend Lazarus was dead before he went to Bethany. He endured the harsh comments of others who thought Him heartless, and the unbelief of those who should have known better.

We have choices in our Christian lives. We can become bitter and resentful over troubles that come our way. Or we can turn to God in our troubles and receive the help we need. King David was appointed King of Israel as a teenager. His family treated him with disdain. He fought wild animals to protect the family flock and defeated Goliath. Yet he refused to topple King Saul, even though the jealous Saul sought to kill him. Job seems to have suffered unjustly. Yet God never explained to Job why he went through the ordeal. And Job had an encounter with God that changed Job forever.

If we will accept trials without complaint, turning to God in times of trouble, we will find the help that we desperately need. Complaining about God cuts us off from help, just like the Israelites perished in the wilderness. Complain to God. He loves us and has the answers that we need so much.

This is not theology or theory. Many can testify to God's goodness as He delivered them from impossible situations or enabled them to endure them. I'm one of those people.

 

[jb]

This is a post for those who are suffering, especially those who blame God and see no answers. I've been in that state myself and I know how hard it is to understand what is going on. Be assured that God knows and God cares. Jesus has endured every kind of suffering, more than we can know in this lifetime and without one sin ever.

Hebrews 4:15 "For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who in every respect has been tested as we are, yet without sin."

Hebrews 5:8 tells us the point of suffering: it is so that we might learn to obey God. For example, Jesus chose Judas, the disciple who betrayed Him. He did this according to God's instructions. Jesus also waited until His friend Lazarus was dead before he went to Bethany. He endured the harsh comments of others who thought Him heartless, and the unbelief of those who should have known better.

We have choices in our Christian lives. We can become bitter and resentful over troubles that come our way. Or we can turn to God in our troubles and receive the help we need. King David was appointed King of Israel as a teenager. His family treated him with disdain. He fought wild animals to protect the family flock and defeated Goliath. Yet he refused to topple King Saul, even though the jealous Saul sought to kill him. Job seems to have suffered unjustly. Yet God never explained to Job why he went through the ordeal. And Job had an encounter with God that changed Job forever.

If we will accept trials without complaint, turning to God in times of trouble, we will find the help that we desperately need. Complaining about God cuts us off from help, just like the Israelites perished in the wilderness. Complain to God. He loves us and has the answers that we need so much.

This is not theology or theory. Many can testify to God's goodness as He delivered them from impossible situations or enabled them to endure them. I'm one of those people.

Good post!

Rom 5v1-5: "Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us."

James 1v2-4,12: "My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing...Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him."

 

[Blain]

This is a post for those who are suffering, especially those who blame God and see no answers. I've been in that state myself and I know how hard it is to understand what is going on. Be assured that God knows and God cares. Jesus has endured every kind of suffering, more than we can know in this lifetime and without one sin ever.

Hebrews 4:15 "For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who in every respect has been tested as we are, yet without sin."

Hebrews 5:8 tells us the point of suffering: it is so that we might learn to obey God. For example, Jesus chose Judas, the disciple who betrayed Him. He did this according to God's instructions. Jesus also waited until His friend Lazarus was dead before he went to Bethany. He endured the harsh comments of others who thought Him heartless, and the unbelief of those who should have known better.

We have choices in our Christian lives. We can become bitter and resentful over troubles that come our way. Or we can turn to God in our troubles and receive the help we need. King David was appointed King of Israel as a teenager. His family treated him with disdain. He fought wild animals to protect the family flock and defeated Goliath. Yet he refused to topple King Saul, even though the jealous Saul sought to kill him. Job seems to have suffered unjustly. Yet God never explained to Job why he went through the ordeal. And Job had an encounter with God that changed Job forever.

If we will accept trials without complaint, turning to God in times of trouble, we will find the help that we desperately need. Complaining about God cuts us off from help, just like the Israelites perished in the wilderness. Complain to God. He loves us and has the answers that we need so much.

This is not theology or theory. Many can testify to God's goodness as He delivered them from impossible situations or enabled them to endure them. I'm one of those people.

I am also one those people my friend and like you said those who know this have testimonies many even go unheard. However pain is one of the best teachers and anyone who had to suffer in this way was always called for something amazing. For everything the world and the forces of darkness throw at us for everything we may be lacking in this life while others seem to live seemingly relative live he bless with all he has to offer and more.

He is the biggest softy for the hurting and suffering and it shows how his love works as well because those who never had anyone who could not seem to get out of life's cruel joke they are the most grateful for his love, for his mercy for his warmth just for being us nothing more they are usually the ones you see who have this deep abnormal love in them

And they also tend to grow very intimate and close with him our suffering brings us to him we are without knowing it blessed because of our suffering not cursed.

 

[GRACE_ambassador]

Many can testify to God's goodness as He delivered them from impossible situations or enabled them to endure them. I'm one of those people.

Amen! And great reward in Glory :

"If we suffer, we shall also reign with Him..." (2 Timothy 2:12)

Amen.