Ask Pastor John How Does God Deliver Me from Pain by Pain?
Dec 16, 2024
Explore how God can use affliction as a means of delivering us, turning our suffering into deeper understanding. Discover the transformative power of adversity, guiding us back to faith and obedience. Learn how biblical literacy helps decode the complexities of suffering and reinforces trust in God's sovereignty, as illustrated by the story of Job. This discussion sheds light on the sensitivity needed when addressing human pain while revealing the divine purpose behind our struggles.
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Affliction Leading to Discovery
- A friend of Pastor John broke her leg in a car accident in her early 20s.
- During treatment, doctors discovered cancer, highlighting how affliction can lead to deliverance.
David's Deliverance
- In 1 Samuel 29, David's shaming by the Philistine king led him back to Ziklag.
- This allowed him to rescue his family from Amalekite raiders, demonstrating deliverance through affliction.
Biblical Examples of Deliverance
- Affliction can correct our path (Psalm 119:67), teach us God's statutes (Psalm 119:71), and increase our reliance on God (2 Corinthians 1:9).
- These examples illustrate how God uses suffering for our good.
