Grace in Suffering
Grace in Suffering3
Letter: 18e 40 G v Wigram, Lausanne, September 15th, 1840
By John Nelson Darby0ISA 40:31JHN 14:27ACT 1:8ROM 8:182CO 12:9EPH 3:20PHP 4:72TI 1:7HEB 4:161PE 5:7John Nelson Darby shares his personal struggles with physical pain and the challenges of ministry in Lausanne, yet he emphasizes the profound peace and joy he experiences in communion with God. Despite his weaknesses and feelings of inadequacy, he reflects on the grace of God that sustains him and the importance of living in His presence. Darby expresses a deep longing for the fullness of the Holy Spirit and the eternal rest that awaits believers, encouraging others to seek God's love and patience as they await Christ's return.
You Dont Have to Understand Your Afflictions
By David Wilkerson14458:29PSA 34:19ROM 8:282CO 12:9JAS 1:2David Wilkerson delivers a powerful message on the theme of suffering, emphasizing that understanding our afflictions is not necessary because we have God's grace. He shares personal stories of pain and loss, illustrating that asking 'why' is a common human response, but ultimately, we must rely on God's grace to endure our trials. Wilkerson encourages believers to accept their suffering as part of their journey and to trust in God's strength, which is made perfect in our weakness. He reassures that while we may not receive answers to our questions, God's grace is sufficient for every challenge we face.
The Glory
By T. Austin-Sparks01KI 8:11ISA 46:13LUK 2:14JHN 11:4ACT 7:21CO 1:27EPH 5:27HEB 8:51PE 1:5REV 21:11T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes that the ultimate purpose of God's works and ways is His glory, which governs everything from creation to the establishment of the Church. He illustrates how God's glory is evident in the Old Testament through significant events and figures, such as Abraham and Moses, and culminates in the New Testament with the birth, resurrection, and exaltation of Jesus Christ. Sparks highlights that the Christian life begins, progresses, and culminates in glory, and that grace is the foundation of this glory. He encourages believers to recognize their vocation as vindicating the living presence of Christ in their lives, especially through suffering and grace. Ultimately, all things are for God's glory, and believers are called to acknowledge and proclaim this truth.