GROWING in GRACE through the GIFT of PAIN

Nothing in this world grows us in grace as much as the gifts of suffering and pain. How so? Suffering enables us to see Jesus. Suffering exposes sin in us. Suffering educates us to sympathize with others. Suffering engages us into sanctification with God. And suffering exercises our salvation to the world. "For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him.." (Philippians 1:29).