Living Victoriously in Difficult Times: Session 5 - As We Face Suffering

When painful or frustrating circumstances invade our life, it’s easy to wonder why. Why does life so often seem unfair? Why doesn’t our all-powerful God stop the pain and suffering–not just for you–but for all His children

The truth is, we live in a fallen world filled with fallen people, and we cannot escape hardship and pain.

In this six week study we’ll examine what the Bible says about suffering. Through the stories of many who persevered through times of testing, we’ll discover how to find joy even when life seems unfair. We’ll learn how to handle loss while glorifying God in the midst of our pain. And we’ll find the peace that comes from trusting in the One whose strength is made perfect in your weakness

During our fifth session, we looked at how we might better deal with our own suffering by looking at the example of Job. We discussed the following passage:

John 14:1 [New American Standard Bible]

“Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me.

Psalm 37:39-40 [New American Standard Bible]

But the salvation of the righteous is from the Lord;

He is their strength in time of trouble.

The Lord helps them and rescues them;

He rescues them from the wicked and saves them,

Because they take refuge in Him.

Isaiah 26:3-4 [New American Standard Bible]

The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace,

Because he trusts in You.

Trust in the Lord forever,

For in God the Lord, we have an everlasting Rock.

Proverbs 18:10 [New American Standard Bible]

The name of the Lord is a strong tower;

The righteous runs into it and is safe.

Psalm 20:1, 5, 7 [New American Standard Bible]

May the Lord answer you on a day of trouble!

May the name of the God of Jacob protect you!

We will sing for joy over your victory,

And in the name of our God we will set up our banners.

May the Lord fulfill all your desires.

Some praise their chariots and some their horses,

But we will praise the name of the Lord, our God.

Jeremiah 9:23-24 [New American Standard Bible]

This is what the Lord says: “Let no wise man boast of his wisdom, nor let the mighty man boast of his might, nor a rich man boast of his riches; but let the one who boasts boast of this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the Lord who exercises mercy, justice, and righteousness on the earth; for I delight in these things,” declares the Lord.