Living Beyond Suffering: Closing Comment

I guess the main theme of yesterday's lesson was this: As we experience suffering and persecution, Christians should respond differently than those who do not have the Comforter and Consolation of Christ. Everyone, Christian or non Christian will experience trials and times of pain and anguish. Affliction is not without purpose: In Christians it is to reveal the glory of God through us. Our answer to situations of difficulty or even if we are persecuted because of what we believe must be godly and above reproach. The world is watching to see if we (even when life is not "peachy") believe that God is sovereign and we trust Him.

Proverbs 24:10 If you faint in the day of adversity, your strength is small. (paraphrase: Adversity reveals your character. The times of tribulation are not when you develop your moral fiber.) Therefore, decide in whom you will trust now, then rest and be comforted in your time of need.

PS. My apologies to the morning class, I didn't have a clear thought all morning. It was a long and arduous morning for you. I took cold medicine before class. That's my story and I'm sticking with it!