John16:33- I have told you this, so that you might have peace in your hearts because of me. While you are in this world, YOU WILL HAVE TO SUFFER. But cheer up! I have DEFEATED the WORLD.(CEV)
You may have heard some preachers tell you that christians shouldn't suffer, that's a total aberration from what Jesus said in the scripture above. He's emphatic about it that 'YOU WILL HAVE TO SUFFER'.
God saw when you failed that exam, lost your Job or couldn't secure a job or a spouse. It is not because you have sinned, God allow such hard times to train, bake and equip us for either ministry or a glorious assignment. NOT ALL CHALLENGES ARE DEMONIC.
Sons are trained through suffering so that they can handle greater kingdom responsibility(Heb5:8), children are pampered but without a responsibility because they are kept under tutors till they attain maturity.
How fast you learn determines how quick you will exit the school of suffering.
- What is God trying to teach me in all these?