Tag: Bible verses about suffering

Bible Verse of The Day – 4-28-22

Philippians 1:29 (NKJV) 29 For to you it has been granted on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake…

No one wants to hear about suffering for Christ, but it is definitely a part of our walk with Him.

We will suffer at times, and not all suffering is the same. It’s different from time to time.

Some will be abused because of their stance for Christ. Some will be looked at differently. Some will be mocked and laughed at. Some will be persecuted to great lengths, even physically. And some people will die for their faith in Christ.

None of this is pleasant to talk about. But we must know the truth. And sometimes the truth is not easy to swallow.

Believing in Christ will come at a cost. We are not talking here about our salvation, because Jesus already paid for that. He bore the cross for our sins.

However, our walk with Him here on this earth will sometimes be difficult because of our belief in Him.

No matter what the cost may be, or the suffering we endure, it will be well worth whatever we go through for Him.

He will be there with us, giving us the strength to bear it. And when we are at a loss for words, He will give us wisdom in what to say in that moment.

Jehovah God, Jesus Christ His Son, and the Holy Spirit are on our side!! They are working with us, alongside us. Who can be against us? Amen

Romans 8:31 (NKJV) 31 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 6-21-21

Romans 8:18 (NKJV) 18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.

This verse brings us a message of great hope!

Not a single one of us likes suffering. It’s hard, it’s disheartening and it can be miserable at times.

Sometimes suffering can make us want to throw in the towel, give up and never try again.

Yes, it can be that bad.

But in the verse above, we are told that the suffering we encounter and endure here on earth can’t even begin to compare to the glory that will be revealed in us!

What does that mean?

It means that when we are bodily resurrected and we join Christ in heaven for eternity, our earthy suffering will pale greatly in comparison to the glory that will be revealed in us at that time.

In other words, the things that we suffer here will look like nothing when we compare it to being in God’s presence with Christ in the hereafter.

So, take heart!

Yes, suffering is hard. But it is only momentary. And the pain we endure while suffering here will fade away immediately when we are in His presence.

2 Corinthians 4:17-18 (NKJV) 17 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, 18 while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bradford, RI 02808

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Bible Verse of The Day – 5-31-21

Acts 14:21-22 (NLT) 21 After preaching the Good News in Derbe and making many disciples, Paul and Barnabas returned to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch of Pisidia, 22 where they strengthened the believers. They encouraged them to continue in the faith, reminding them that we must suffer many hardships to enter the Kingdom of God.

As I have been making my way through the book of Acts again recently, I have found more and more very deep, “meaty” topics than I remembered were there since the last time I read through it.

The verses above are just a sample of this.

In today’s world, everyone wants comfort and an easy life. Convenience and ease of living are in high demand.

In fact, there are even some who would teach that God offers us all of this (wealth, comfort, happiness, etc.) if we would just “give Jesus a try”. Follow Him and He will make your life fantastic!

Sadly, many people (yes, even some genuine believers) fall for this fallacy, believing that God is the path to easy wealth, creature comforts and unending happiness.

What’s even more sad is that many are led away from God by this, instead of toward Him.

You see, God’s word says that trials and tribulations will come for all of us. It’s a fact of life. It’s reality.

Jesus Himself told us this.

John 16:33 (NKJV) 33 These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”

In fact, James says that we should count it all joy when they come.

James 1:2-3 (NKJV) 2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.

And Jesus, after telling us that there would be tribulations, tells us to be cheerful because He has overcome the world in which we live, where those tribulations will come upon us.

So, let’s not make the mistake of seeking and pursuing lives where there are no trials or tribulations.

No, none of us likes trials or tribulations. They hurt. They’re uncomfortable. They’re inconvenient.

But it is by way of those trials and tribulations that we are cleansed, pruned and purified in the fire, allowing us to enter into the kingdom of God.

Thank you, Father, for all that you do, even when it hurts.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

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Bible Verse of The Day – 4-10-20

Philippians 1:29 (NKJV) 29 For to you it has been granted on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake,

Wow! Did you see what that says?

It has been granted on behalf of Christ that we would suffer for His sake.

This is a pretty heavy message for us to take in.

So much of what we hear revolves around good stuff; God’s grace and mercy, Joy in the Lord, Enjoying His benefits, etc.

We don’t often hear about suffering for Christ.

But suffering for Christ is a reality. That’s 100% truth.

The thing is that we often view this incorrectly, as though suffering is a curse, or some kind of punishment. It’s not either of those, though. So let’s take a look.

First, notice that it says that it has been “granted” for us to suffer. Understanding why that word was used will completely change our perspective when it comes to suffering for Christ.

If something is granted to someone, it typically means that it is given to them, sometimes even as a gift of some sort.

Even further, if we look at the original Greek text, the word used here was originally the Greek noun for grace.

So, suffering for Christ is a gift of grace, which ultimately brings us power. That power comes by way of learning to endure suffering, and understanding that it will ultimately lead to eternal rewards.

And finally, we need to be sure to understand that all human suffering is not the same as suffering for Christ.

For example, being a Christian and suffering with a disease, or suffering from a chronic back injury, or something similar, isn’t suffering for Christ just because we are a believer. This is something that has been terribly misunderstood by many people for centuries, so we wanted to try to clear that up and dispel this incorrect belief.

And with that, we leave you with this verse.

1 Peter 4:13 (NKJV) 13 but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

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Bible Verse of The Day – 6-18-19

1 Peter 3:17 (NKJV) 17 For it is better, if it is the will of God, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.

If it is the will of God. This is a huge statement.

Many people suffer and it’s not the will of God. God is not in it nor near it. We are suffering because of things we have done or said. We are suffering because of wrong choices. We may even be suffering because of false prophecies or words that were spoken over us. Sometimes we suffer due to things other people have done to us.

This verse says, “if it is the will of God”. Sometimes, as hard as it is, we will suffer for things and it is because of the stance we take for our Lord Jesus Christ. It will be for doing good instead of indulging in the bad.

But, be encouraged today that God is saying, “it is better”! This means that we are doing good, following Him. And because of this, people may lash out at us in anger.

Maybe they are jealous or envious of us. Maybe they are spreading lies, etc. Whatever it may be, If we are doing good, we need to keep it up.

Don’t let this behavior taint us. Don’t let it cause us to turn back or back down because of the heat of it. Remember what God says. “It is better! “

What does better mean? It means more excellently or more effectively.

So let us continue to be BETTER. Amen.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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