I see the suffering that so many of you are enduring and I long to remove it from each of you but, I tell you, suffering can work for much good in your lives. It can....
~ Draw you closer to Me
~ Cause you to put your whole trust in Me
~ Bring you into a knowledge of how to use your weapons of warfare against the enemy
~ Help you to overcome the sins of the flesh which beset you
~ Draw you into a greater search of My Word
BELOVED, DO NOT THINK IT STRANGE CONCERNING THE FIERY TRIAL WHICH IS TO TRY YOU, AS THOUGH SOME STRANGE THING HAPPENED TO YOU; BUT REJOICE TO THE EXTENT THAT YOU PARTAKE OF CHRIST'S SUFFERINGS, THAT WHEN HIS GLORY IS REVEALED, YOU MAY ALSO BE GLAD WITH EXCEEDING JOY. (1 Peter 4:12,13)
O My people, as you endure suffering how much more is your understanding increased when you consider My suffering on the cross of Calvary.
FOR OUR LIGHT AFFLICTION, WHICH IS BUT FOR A MOMENT, IS WORKING FOR US A FAR MORE EXCEEDING AND ETERNAL WEIGHT OF GLORY. (2 Cor. 4:17)
To receive My glory is to attain that which is above all else. Research My glory in the words of Scripture and determine to understand the interpretation of My glory. I tell you, My children, to receive My glory will bring you into the realm of praise adoration and worship, it will bring you joy such as you have never known. You will be aware of My splendor and magnificance.
AND WHEN THE CHIEF SHEPHERD APPEARS, YOU WILL RECEIVE THE CROWN OF GLORY THAT DOES NOT FADE AWAY. (1 Peter 5:4
My people, I tell you, suffering can appear in various ways. You may have disease or infirmity in your body causing pain and suffering.
NOW A WOMAN, HAVING A FLOW OF BLOOD FOR TWELVE YEARS, WHO HAD SPENT ALL HER LIVELIHOOD ON PHYSICIANS AND COULD NOT BE HEALED BY ANY. (Luke 8:43)
You may be enduring worries and cares causing mental suffering.
I WAS WITH YOU IN WEAKNESS, IN FEAR AND IN MUCH TREMBLING. (1 Cor. 2:3)
You may be enduring spiritual suffering.
FOR ALL THAT IS IN THE WORLD...THE LUST OF THE FLESH, THE LUST OF THE EYES, AND THE PRIDE OF LIFE...IS NOT OF THE FATHER BUT IS OF THE WORLD. (1 John 2:16)
Consider your suffering and determine the origin of it. Could it be that I have allowed it to bring you closer to Me and to teach you the things I desire that you learn. Or could it be from Satan, seeking to draw you away from Me.
How are you reacting to your suffering? Are you drawing closer to Me, trusting in Me and growing in your faith in My promises or are you despising your suffering and allowing it to take precedence over all other aspects of your life until you can think of nothing else? You must know that I am faithful in working out all things for your good if you trust in Me.
Consider, My beloved, the good that can come from your suffering if you allow it to accomplish it's purpose....
~ It can produce patience.
FOR YOU HAVE NEED OF ENDURANCE, SO THAT, AFTER YOU HAVE DONE THE WILL OF GOD, YOU MAY RECEIVE THE PROMISE. (Heb. 10:36)
~ it can bring joy in your hearts.
WEEPING MAY ENDURE FOR A NIGHT BUT JOY COMES IN THE MORNING. (Psa. 30:5b)
~ it brings knowledge.
BLESSED IS THE MAN WHOM YOU INSTRUCT, O LORD, AND TEACH OUT OF YOUR LAW. (Psa. 94:12)
~ it helps us to grow in maturity.
BUT MAY THE GOD OF ALL GRACE, WHO CALLED US TO HIS ETERNAL GLORY BY CHRIST JESUS, AFTER YOU HAVE SUFFERED A WHILE, PERFECT, ESTABLISH, STRENGTHEN AND SETTLE YOU. (1 Peter 5:10)
~ to help us be more like Jesus.
THAT I MAY KNOW HIM AND THE POWER OF HIS RESURRECTION, AND THE FELLOWSHIP OF HIS SUFFERINGS, BEING CONFORMED TO HIS DEATH. (Phil. 3:10)
~ to teach us total dependance on God.
ABIDE IN ME, AND I IN YOU. AS THE BRANCH CANNOT BEAR FRUIT OF ITSELF, UNLESS IT ABIDES IN THE VINE, NEITHER CAN YOU, UNLESS YOU ABIDE IN ME. (John 15:4)
~ to draw us away from sin.
FOR IT IS BETTER, IF IT IS THE WILL OF GOD, TO SUFFER FOR DOING GOOD THAN FOR DOING EVIL. (1 PETER 3:17)
~ to bring into being a ministry to others.
BLESSED BE THE GOD AND FATHER OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, THE FATHER OF MERCIES AND GOD OF ALL COMFORT, WHO COMFORTS US IN ALL OUR TRIBULATION, THAT WE MAY BE ABLE TO COMFORT THOSE WHO ARE IN ANY TROUBLE, WITH THE COMFORT WITH WHICH WE ARE COMFORTED BY GOD. (2 Cor. 1:3,4)
My beloved people, do not seek the things of the world to alleviate your suffering. As you claim My promises found in Scripture and believe they are for you, you shall experience My will for you in your suffering. I can bring an end to your suffering by instantly healing you. I can use Dr.'s with their knowledge, the great wonders of technology available in the world or the medications daily being developed for aiding in suffering. I can bring you into an understanding of My Word to dispel the Spiritual suffering which you endure which will bring you into an intimate relationship with Me.
Beloved, I want so much to free you from all suffering and I just ask that you totally release it all to Me and I shall guide you into victory over it. I shall work it out for your good and My glory.
