"And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace [Who imparts all blessing and favor], Who has called you to His [own] eternal glory in Christ Jesus, will Himself complete and make you what you ought to be, establish and ground you securely, and strengthen, and settle you." (1 Peter 5:10 - Amplified Version)
What is the last time you encountered a situation that caused discomfort? I'm sure you can think of many different instances, since pain or suffering is something that we must deal with in life. As doctors have noted, pain is one of the most common personal experiences which all humans can experience during their lifetime. It may be physical. It may be emotional. However, whatever way it comes, it cannot be easily compared between individuals since it is true that each individual perceives his or her pain in their own way. Nevertheless, I encourage you to not perceive pain or suffering according to your own ideology. I assure you that looking at it from God's perspective will help ease the level of discomfort that you may feel. According to His viewpoint, there is a greater intent. Your pain is purposed to mature you. It is purposed to make you become the individual God has already predestined you to become. That is enough to give God thanks! It does not mean that pain will feel good, but when you know that it is working for your good, you can appreciate it a little more. Your pain is purposed to establish you and ground you securely. You build resilience when you can undergo suffering, which is a circular effect. It enables you to endure more suffering later in life.
"If we suffer, we shall also reign with him:" (2 Timothy 2:12). According to Webster, a prerequisite is "something that is necessary to an end or to the carrying out of a function." It is a requirement that must be met beforehand. So, the next time you experience pain, suffering or any discomfort, just know that you are meeting one of the prerequisites for someday reigning with Jesus Christ.
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