Benefits of Suffering
Topic : *Benefits of Suffering*
*Bible Verse* : Isaiah 53:11 (NIV) _"After He has suffered, He will see the light of life and be satisfied; by His knowledge my righteous servant will justify many, and He will bear their iniquities"_
*Message* : All of us have gone through sufferings some we hate some we are fine with because they yielded benefits like wealth, property, position or knowledge. If our sufferings are in God through Jesus Christ they have greater rewards (Matthew 5:11,12 & Romans 8 :18). If we are not at fault but suffered for Obeying God's Word & His Will then it's in Christ & the benefit is huge (1Peter 2:19-23). Secondly, what benefits were found in sufferings of Jesus? There are many one of them is He is able & willing to help anyone who suffer or tempted (Hebrews 2:18). Finally, what is our benefit when we suffer in Christ? If we patiently endure the trials & temptations that test our faith , then it leads to salvation of our own souls (1Peter 1:6,7 & James 1:2-4). If we patiently endure pain or sufferings for obeying God's Word & His Will that leads to testimony, blessing of others & salvation of many souls (Philippians 1:12-14, 19-20 & John 16: 20-22). God bless you .
*Prayer* : Dear Lord thank you for the blessing behind suffering. Let our sufferings be in Christ . Continue to speak with us. In Jesus name Amen
Truth 4 the Week - Why should Jesus suffer?
*Bible Verse* : Isaiah 53:3 _"He is despised and rejected by men, A Man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. And we hid, as it were, our faces from Him; He was despised, and we did not esteem Him"_
*Message* : Many of us find it difficult to accept the fact that God Should suffer to save us (Luke 24:19-21). Firstly, Jesus suffered to restore the lost (Luke 19:10 ). We lost many things like Holiness, Oneness, Glory, Peace etc when we fell into Sin & became enemies of God (Romans 3:23, Isaiah 48:22, James 4: 1,11). Only through suffering of Jesus the punishment & price to redeem the lost was paid (Isaiah 53.5) Secondly, Jesus suffered to make us victorious. Only when we remember His Suffering we will be able to stay strong & run a victorious race of faith. else we easily give up in our trials & temptations (Hebrews 12:3, I Corinthians 11 24-28). Finally, Jesus. Suffered to display God's love for us (John 3:16, Romans 5:8). Do we still think God hates us or do we still love & consider as god those which satisfy our pleasures. Let's remember Jesus who suffered for us. God bless You.
*Prayer* : Dear Lord help us to remember & understand your suffering. Continue to speak with us. In Jesus name Amen
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