Suffering
- The fertile soil into
which God transplants every growing Christian. 1 Peter 5:10 2 Corinthians
1:4
- The motivation to
take your eyes off temporal things so that you can see eternal realities.
Philippians 3:8
- The pain that is
required in order for true healing to take place 1 Peter 4:1
- The confirmation that
you have been chosen for special leadership with Christ in His kingdom 2
Timothy 2:12