Why Pain?ናሙና

Hidden Plans behind the Pain

In this plan, I want to throw some light on what the hidden plan is behind the pain that enters our lives.

Many a time, when we go through pain and suffering, we think it serves no purpose. We murmur and question God, but God allows it to happen for a higher purpose. He desires to teach us several things that will benefit many who are going through the same situation. The area you are struggling with today will be the same area God will use tomorrow.

Recently, I met a mother who had lost her newborn daughter. I could see the pain she was going through, but she still shared that she wanted to help mothers with newborn babies in danger of dying without proper care. Pain and suffering can help us comfort others who are going through similar hurt.

I am certain the book of Job was written for one primary purpose: to illustrate what happens when we go through pain, suffering, and trials. Job was a righteous, God-fearing man. However, Satan wanted to take the glory from God by showing that Job was only righteous because God had blessed him with a large family and many possessions. He wanted to show that Job’s faith was conditional upon God blessing him. To prove his point, Satan approached God’s throne and asked God’s permission to bring hardship upon Job to see if he would curse God. God allowed this, so Job was stripped of his sons, daughters, and possessions. Despite all the pain, Job still worshipped God.

Just imagine the Bible without the book of Job. Suppose Job had not gone through the pain and suffering. His example would not be there to give hope to many in similar pain. Always remember our God is in control all the time. Often, pain and suffering can help to shape our personalities.

Many times, God allows pain to prevent us from becoming self-righteous. God hates the proud and over-spiritual. Paul said his “thorn in the flesh” was to keep him from becoming proud and arrogant.

Always remember, beloved, whatever you are going through, nothing is hidden from God. Nothing happens in our lives without His knowledge. Keep your eyes on the Lord, as He never takes His eyes off you. No matter the severity or depth of the pain, He is sufficient for you to overcome and be victorious to glorify His name.

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