Good Saturday morning. The school of suffering teaches us lessons that we could learn in no other classroom. While watching the movie "The Passion" it reminded me of the pain and suffering Jesus went through just for us. While suffering comes in many different forms and intensity, it is to be expected.Suffering often helps us to redirect our focus. It shifts our thinking from immediate circumstances so we can listen to God concerning His work in our lives.
Life as usual is replaced by a spiritual classroom. While our sufferings may not be as intense as that experienced by Jesus or the apostles, we will endure some form of suffering. In some form or another, however, suffering will come our way as we deny ourselves, endure harassment, bear insults, or refuse to engage in activities that do not honor the Lord. Even exercising patience, avoiding revenge, and forgiving others in order to foster good relationships are forms of following in His steps.
Whenever we encounter suffering, may we remember what Jesus endured for us. We are not alone in our experience of pain, He will comfort us and teach us in our suffering.
(To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His steps. 1 Peter 2:21 ). Have a great day.
~Trina Cole~
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