Solid Joys Daily Devotional The Seminary of Suffering
Oct 31, 2025
Explore the profound connection between suffering and reliance on God's grace. Discover how hardship can lead to spiritual growth and deep lessons in faith. John Piper highlights the idea that God's power shines brightest in our weaknesses. Suffering doesn't just challenge us; it also magnifies the sufficiency of Christ's grace, inviting us to desire Him more deeply. Ultimately, faith reveals the rich future grace that awaits, shedding light on the deeper meanings of life in God.
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Suffering Reveals And Magnifies Grace
- Suffering is designed to wean Christians off self and onto God's grace.
- Suffering also spotlights and magnifies Christ's all-sufficient grace when we rely on Him.
Deep Growth Often Comes Through Suffering
- Deep spiritual advances typically come through suffering rather than ease.
- Holding fast to Christ in loss shows He is more desirable than what we lost.
Rely On Christ During Calamity
- Rely on Christ in calamity so His sustaining grace is displayed.
- Be content with weaknesses and hardships so Christ's power may rest on you.
