Audio by topic suffering

There are those who think that blessing simply means being healthy, wealthy and prosperous. Here we are introduced to the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort. We need comfort because there will be tears and trials. Suffering and affliction may often be the defining aspect of our lives. In it we cease relying on ourselves and receive strengthening comfort from God. We build endurance, fellowship with Christ in His sufferings and rely on others to support us. Suffering if we let it, can shape us to be more sensitive and sympathetic to others. Sunday, 4 Sep 2011

44:51 minutes (21.79 MB)

Things were not right with Paul. There was something obviously wrong with him and people saw it. This ‘thorn in the flesh’ as Paul states was actually something God had allowed into his life. Its constant harassment caused Paul to learn more and more of one simple fact- God’s love for him was enough. He needed nothing else. The thorn is not named so we can incorporate Paul’s trial with our own. The answer is the same for us- His Grace is all we need. Sunday, 27 Nov 2011

52:38 minutes (25.23 MB)