When you read a title like the one above you may wondering, “How in the world can there be anything good in this?”

Previously, we’ve tried to help you see that suffering precedes glory, and so you may think to yourself “I just have to endure all this until I reach glory!” That is true. There is an incomparably glorious future for believers. It’s why we can have real joy in the midst of real loss. But it’s also true there is great encouragement now, even in seasons of loss, we can be content and stand on the stable word of God knowing that God will never leave us nor forsake us. This is all really good news, especially to those who are suffering.

I would like to add to this good news the truth that some of the best gifts that God gives to His children, He gives in affliction.

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