Eschatology

[John of Japan]

I find it far easier to trust God with my own life (Whether I live or die, I belong to Christ, so I win either way) than with the suffering of someone that I love. God has a track record of not being shy about permitting His people to suffer ... often a LOT.

But suffering can be good for the believer. It causes us to grow. One of the greatest Christians I have ever known had a debilitating and painful condition, but she was always joyful and always telling folks about her Lord and Savior Jesus. I am going to attach a short biography of her that I wrote, including her personal tract, "Handicapped and Happy."

 

[JesusFan]

But suffering can be good for the believer. It causes us to grow. One of the greatest Christians I have ever known had a debilitating and painful condition, but she was always joyful and always telling folks about her Lord and Savior Jesus. I am going to attach a short biography of her that I wrote, including her personal tract, "Handicapped and Happy."

Seems to be the Bible perspective that those who will do great things for the Lord also will suffer and endure great hardships many times