Understanding Suffering
Understanding Suffering3
The Eternal Spirit the Gifts of Sickness and Healing
By Willie Mullan1.7K55:53JOB 1:1Willie Mullan discusses the complex relationship between sickness and healing, emphasizing that not all illness is a result of personal sin, as illustrated through the story of Job and the afflictions he faced. He highlights that sickness can be satanical, judicial, natural, or even essential, and that understanding these distinctions is crucial for believers. Mullan also addresses misconceptions about healing, particularly the belief that Christ's suffering at the cross guarantees physical healing for all believers. He encourages prayer and reflection on these matters, urging the congregation to seek God's will in their understanding of sickness and healing.
Psalms 73
By Chuck Smith0DEU 32:35PSA 73:3Chuck Smith addresses the question of God's fairness in his sermon on Psalms 73, illustrating the disparity between the prosperity of the wicked and the suffering of the righteous. He shares personal anecdotes of individuals who seem to thrive despite their sinful ways, while faithful believers endure hardship. Smith emphasizes the importance of seeking understanding through God's sanctuary, where one can gain a broader perspective on life and eternity. Ultimately, he concludes that true fulfillment comes from being in God's presence and recognizing the eternal benefits of faithfulness.
Afterward
By J.R. Miller0PSA 30:5ISA 61:3JHN 13:7ROM 8:281CO 13:122CO 4:17PHP 1:6HEB 12:11JAS 1:2REV 21:4J.R. Miller emphasizes the transformative power of the word 'afterward,' illustrating how our current struggles and afflictions may seem grievous but ultimately yield peace and righteousness. He compares our understanding of life's challenges to a child's learning process, where the beauty of God's providence becomes clear over time. Miller encourages believers to trust in God's plan, recognizing that the painful experiences we endure can lead to profound blessings and insights. He uses metaphors of sculpting and gardening to depict how incompleteness can obscure the beauty of God's work in our lives. Ultimately, he reassures that the trials we face today will be understood in the light of God's love and purpose in the future.