Enduring Through SufferingSample

Matthew 5:4 tells us, “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” This is related to the old saying, "God afflicts the comfortable and comforts the afflicted."

In the seemingly upside-down Kingdom of God, delayed gratification is extreme. The discipline and training and testing provided by various afflictions help to prepare us for an eternity of reaping the benefits of character and strength and soundness. If we want to be on the right side of this equation for all eternity then wouldn’t we far rather face affliction now and comfort for eternity. Do you remember in the story of the rich man and Lazarus in Luke 6:19-31, in verse 25 it says “But Abraham replied, ‘Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things, while Lazarus received bad things, but now he is comforted here and you are in agony.” Endure through suffering.