“不但如此，就是在患难中也是欢欢喜喜的；因为知道患难生忍耐，
罗马书 5:3
“And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance;”
Romans 5:3
We should have no doubts that our God is very compassionate and merciful. However, He allows sufferings for a reason: “tribulation produces perseverance”. The sufferings of Job enabled him to persevere, which led him to see the final rewards that God had intended for him after He revealed Himself. Thus, Job is thus a fine example of perseverance or fortitude that we can emulate in our lives.
The challenges and crisis that we encounter regularly can seep away our joy and strength, and at these times we are tempted to give up. If we are not aware of what God has planned to accomplish through us, we might be tempted to envy the wicked like Asaph. However, it was only after Asaph had gone into the sanctuary of God that he understood their end.
Let us remember that God permits suffering in our lives because it leads to His excellent purposes. If we are going through sufferings, let us be patient for God is still on His throne. Blessed are those who endure and persevere!
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