Week 4: God’s Presence in Suffering and Renewal

Theme: Even in our darkest valleys, God is with us, offering comfort, hope, and the promise of restoration. His love sustains us through every trial.

Focus Scripture:2 Corinthians 1:3-4 ‘Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we receive from God.”

Connect: Have you ever felt misunderstood, mistreated, or judged unfairly? Experiencing opposition, especially when we’re trying to do what’s right, can be deeply painful. It can leave us questioning whether standing firm in our faith is worth the cost.

Engage: Jesus often faced threats and being mistreated even before he was crucified. In these verses, we see that leaders were planning to kill him. Jesus showed how even in the face of such rejection from people, he was able to center on God and move from that source of love. Our outside influences can often knock us off course but when we live into our relationship with God, we can find a firm foundation for our feet.

Apply: Pray for strength to endure trials with faith and humility. Reflect on how Christ suffered unjustly and how you can follow His example in your own challenges.