The Holy Scripture Analysis

The Holy Scriptures is full of promises, although, there is no promise that life is without pain and suffering. On the contrary, the Bible teaches us that pain is part of life. Jesus said in John 16:33, “in the world you have tribulation.” The word used there for tribulation means, “to force down, or squash.” It gives the picture of a winepress, crushing the grapes so the pure juice flows out. When a rose petal is crushed, the perfume of the rose is evident. Moreover, the book of James teaches us that there is a purpose behind the suffering and pain that comes into our lives. James 1:2-4, “Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its

Nonetheless, the Word of God really come alive during those times as I began to rely more heavily than ever before on the truth of God’s Word. I decided and said; “OK, Lord, its either true or not. If I am telling your people they can depend upon Your Word, then I’d better do it myself.” In other words, preacher, preach to yourself. The Lord, His Word, and His people became more precious to me. I would like to take a few moments now to share with you some very practical principles I have discovered that have allowed me to continue to serving and ministering in the middle of pain. First of all I would like to remind you that if you are a living organism you will encounter pain in life. To think that we can make it all the way to the end without pain is improbable. God never promised us there wouldn’t be pain. As a matter fact, He simply stated there would be pain. He didn’t say we might have tribulation, He said we would have tribulation. But, He also said that we could take courage because He had overcome the world. In him we are more than conquerors. Also remember that someone doesn’t want you to accomplish the purpose for which you have been called