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| God allows us to suffer so we can comfort others |
2 Corinthians 1:4 -
Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort
them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are
comforted of God.
Its amazing to know that sometimes the whole reason for much of our
suffering is simply so that we can help others later on down the road. The
best counselors for helping those who are suffering are the ones that
have been there themselves. There is something very significant about these ones
who have suffered the most in life. Those quiet spirits who have endured through
much tribulation with meekness, they have learned to persevere by putting their
trust in God. If I was in a position of hurt, I would turn to a person like that
far quicker than I would any psychiatrist, therapist, scholastic theologian, or
man with a degree from bible college.
The following illustration is from an unknown source:
"A story is told of a music teacher with a talented vocal student. The student
sang beautifully - her tone was exceptional, her pitch perfect, and her
technique superb. But her singing lacked a passion that could move her
listeners. Sadly, her teacher told her, I have taught you everything I can, but
one thing I cannot give you - a broken heart.
Just like that young singer, a person can know all the right answers but it does
no good unless that person has a heart that can truly weep with those who weep.
God can do that with us so we can be a blessing to others, and we can only do
that when we've gone through much tribulation ourselves. |
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