Why do christians suffer joyce meyer

Paul was an educated man, with a wealth of carnal knowledge. When he realized the importance of spiritual knowledge, he said, I resolved to know nothing to be acquainted with nothing, to make a display of the knowledge of nothing, and to be conscious of nothing among you except Jesus Christ the Messiah and Him crucified 1 Corinthians Like Paul, we need to realize the importance of learning spiritual things, for Galatians says, Once we know the Word of God, we have a responsibility to be obedient to it.

Too many of us intend to be obedient, but put it off. Even procrastination is disobedience, and it can cause us to suffer. James gives us good advice: Submit yourselves therefore to God When God tells me to do something, I find it helpful to write it down.

This serves as a reminder that I must be obedient if I want God's blessings. If you are willing and obedient, you shall eat the good of the land Isaiah Sometimes people seem surprised that they must go through a time of trial or suffering. Sometimes trials come simply to test and purify our faith. The word brokenness may strike fear in some people, but it's really not a bad word. He wants to break off things like pride, rebellion, selfishness and independence.

God wants us to be totally dependent on Him, and suffering seems to bring us to that point. However, having to depend on God shouldn't cause us to feel sorry for ourselves.

Compassion is born out of experiencing similar problems. The Bible says, It comforts me to know that Jesus understands me and has compassion. Going through trials and experiencing God's deliverance better equips us to minister to others.

Our pain is never wasted; it brings about compassion that reaches out to other hurting people by saying, "I've been there, and God brought me through it, and He'll do the same for you. The apostle Paul said there were many things that God allowed him to go through simply as object lessons for other people. I want you to know and continue to rest assured, brethren, that what [has happened] to me [this imprisonment] has actually only served to advance and give a renewed impetus to the [spreading of the] good news the Gospel Philippians Even in Paul's imprisonment, his stability and ability to be used of God was evident.

But if we stand in faith and confidence, God will bring us through to victory, and we'll be a great encouragement to others in the process. Sometimes we suffer attacks from the enemy simply because of our involvement with the Word of God. Mark speaks of those who hear the Word and endure it for a while, Luke Mary and Martha: Mary chose the one thing that was needful. You may be hurting: C.

Physically sick or in pain 2. Mentally worried or confused 3. Emotionally hurt or rejected 4. Socially alone or lonely 5. Financially lack or debt 6. Keep seeking God. Bold, insistent asking, without qualms 3. Hebrews He is the rewarder of those who seek Him diligently.

Verbal Stability A. Psalm Angels hearken to the voice of His Word. Hebrews Hold fast your confession. NOTE: They do not hearken to the voice of complaining, grumbling, being negative, fearful, etc. Say the same thing as God says. Isaiah When He was oppressed, He opened not His mouth. Examples in Proverbs: 1. Proverbs Proverbs Pleasant words are healing to the body. Mental Stability A. II Corinthians Cast down all the imaginations that Satan suggests.

Proverbs As a man thinks, so does he become. Make up your mind that you are going to make it. Gird up refers to not allowing thoughts to go wild. Colossians Set your mind and keep it set. Emotional Stability A. Things that do no good: C. Excessive crying only makes you tired and gives you red puffy eyes. Extreme discouragement leads to depression, despair, and despondency. Psalm God tries the hearts and emotions and thinking powers. He sometimes allows us to go through a trial to see how stable we are.

Hebrews Hope aids in stability. Romans Such hope never disappoints us or leaves us in shame. Psalm He is with us in trouble, and He will deliver us and honor us. Luke B. What is the soul? Mind, will, and emotions C. Hebrews Must divide soul and spirit D.

Mans ways end in death. Proverbs , 9, 25 E. Luke Come out into the deep and get ready for a haul. Patience Precedes Promised Land Living. Deuteronomy Why has it taken you forty years to make an elevenday journey? Deuteronomy You have dwelt long enough on this mountain. Hebrews Through faith and patience we inherit the promises. Luke Hebrews KJV.

When God, When? A child on a trip always wants to know, when are we going to get there? We tell them, We will get there when we get there settle down and enjoy the trip! Enjoyment is not possible without patience. Patience is not waiting it is how we behave while we are waiting. James Be patient as you wait. Hosea My people are destroyed for a lack of knowledge. The world seeks carnal knowledge, and they are destroyed.

I Corinthians Paul sought spiritual knowledge. I Corinthians 2. Philippians That I may know Him. People in the world spend their lives gaining carnal knowledge. They get divorces. They get abortions. They live under unbelievable stress trying to climb the ladder of success. They get sick; they die; and they go to hell. Most people are glad they are gone because nobody liked them anyway. Satan destroyed them for a lack of knowledge. John Continue in My Word, and the Truth will set you free.

Make an investment in the Word of God. Invest your time, your money, and your energy. You will love the return you get on your investment.

Reason Number Two Disobedience A. James Submit yourself to God; resist the devil, and he will flee. Do not quote half of this Scripture. Obey God, not man! Acts 2. Beware of being manipulated and controlled by people who are not hearing from God. Beware of obeying the impulses of the flesh!

Ephesians warns about obeying the flesh and our own thoughts and emotions F. Beware of giving religious sacrifices when God is asking for obedience. I Samuel To obey is better than sacrifice. I Peter Trials and suffering test the genuineness of our faith. Deuteronomy We always get tested before we get promoted. Revelation The Laodicea church 1. Reason Number Four Brokenness A. Mark The alabaster box B. The outer man must be broken for the inner man to rule. Pride 2. Stubbornness 4.

Selfishness and self-centeredness 5. Reasoning 6. Being ruled by emotion C. Reason Number Five Compassion A. Hebrews 2. Hebrews B. Jesus was moved with compassion, and He healed the sick.

Peter needed compassion. Luke Luke I John We do not know the first thing about God love unless we have compassion for others in their time of need. Pauls imprisonment encouraged others in their witness. Philippians 2. II Corinthians Examples: 1. Colossians Paul suffered in order to make the Word of God known.

Mark Persecution comes on account of the Word. Matthew Persecution comes for righteousness sake. Satan does not want you to learn the right thing and begin to do it.

We cannot always avoid everything in it. The world lies under the curse of sin and all the misery it brings. Romans states that sin brings misery.

Arent we protected and kept by God from bad things in the world? Yes, to a large degree we are. But there are things that happen which we cannot explain. Lusvin Azofeifa. Lindsey C. Franklin Iriarte. Simona Tripon. Dhugo Lemi. Chris Speer.

Destiny Image. Olaleye Ajibola. Alicia Kay Lear. Staci Rieman. More From kikkabuttigieg Camila Krug. Popular in Paul The Apostle. An Engagement with N. Jhonatan Souza. Azam Siddiqui. Rosalie Bulangis Morales. A Bible Study on Philippians for Women. Cruciform Press. Saeed AbdulRahim. Thomas James. Hebrews tells us we need patience in order to inherit the promises of God. Faith and patience working together will lead us into Gods best for us. We are joint heirs A worker or laborer strives and struggles to get things in their own timing and their own way.

An inheritor waits for the natural order of things to take place. Prayer: Father, help me develop the fruit of patience. Give me the grace not to run from things and people that aid in the growth of this important fruit. Forgive me for the sin of impatience and teach me to be Christlike in all my ways! Patience And Contentment A. James When patience has fully worked, we become people who want or lack nothing. Contentment is wonderful getting the patience is painful!

James Patience develops as we resist impatience during unpleasant situations or as we deal with unpleasant people. Vines Greek dictionary states patience is a Fruit of the Spirit which develops only under trial. Patience defined to stay under, longsuffering, persistent continuance. Running away from hard things have become quite popular, but those who do never mature. Running away from responsibility Running away from a difficult marriage Running away from debt incurred by filing bankruptcy.

Running away from the responsibility of children by abortion Running away from pain through drugs and alcohol Running away from a hard job by seeking one that is easier. Staying under develops patience and eventually brings us to a place of full contentment. Contentment does not come due to having perfect circumstances it is the result of spiritual maturity. Stay where God puts you until HE moves you. This, Too, Shall Pass. The horizon of our life is always changing! Something new is always on the horizon it comes to pass and a new scene appears.

A woman who was very upset about being pregnant calmed down immediately when I told her that she would not be pregnant this time next year. It is much easier to cast your care if you realize this, too, shall pass. My husband chose to be peaceful in trials because he logically reasoned that next week it would be different anyway, so why not be happy now.

Joseph is a good example: 1. Thrown in a pit by his brothers who hated him Sold into slavery Lied about and put into prison for walking in integrity Forgotten by those he helped. Eventually became the number two man in authority in all of Egypt His trouble came to pass, and eventually he enjoyed good times again.

Psalm I will be with you in trouble, and I will deliver you. Relationships Change. People change. Those who try to hang on when God is moving on will be miserable. Children grow up our relationships with them must change, or we ruin them. Our relationship with God changes. There was a time when God regularly spoke to me in various ways. Scriptures that literally jumped off the page at me Prophecies that directly confirmed something God had already spoken to me I had many fleeces before God that He honored.

Example: God, if this person walks into the room, then I will know for sure You want me to give her this bracelet. Needed direction and opened the Bible randomly seeking an answer and got it I actually heard Him talking to me very frequently.

Now I just know a lot of things. His Word has become a part of me, and I have discernment. I have wisdom about how to handle situations that I once needed guidance on.