Tag: What the Bible says about suffering

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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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 – 6-30-20

Psalm 121:7-8 (NKJV) 7 The Lord shall preserve you from all evil; He shall preserve your soul. 8 The Lord shall preserve your going out and your coming in From this time forth, and even forevermore.

No one likes suffering, suffering spells pain. It’s hard to accept the fact that even as a child of God we will suffer at times while we are alive on this earth. But, at least with Him, we have Someone to help us through it. Amen.

Who says, “OK God, bring on the suffering part of my life please. I want to get it over with.”? No one! Instead, we most likely hope we never have to endure such tribulations.

Pain for any length of time will make us want to give up. But if we fight hard to hold fast to Him, He will give us wisdom to come out on the other side with victory, and having learned some valuable lessons.

Joshua 23:8 (NKJV) 8 but you shall hold fast to the Lord your God, as you have done to this day.

Who’s in this place today? We know what it feels like. Suffering is suffering, no matter how we look at it. We can relate.

The Lord shall preserve you, your children, your finances, your work/business, your spouse and your ministry, etc., from evil. In Jesus name. Amen.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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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

401-315-0902

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