Ten Bible Verses for Times of Suffering

 

Dear Friends and Members of IBC,

On Sunday, we reflected on 2 Corinthians 1:3-7, where we are reminded that God comforts us during periods of affliction, for the purpose of comforting others. In this week’s Word for the Week, I would like encourage us by pointing towards ten more verses that we might take hold of when we go through times of suffering.

“For I know that my Redeemer lives, and at last he will stand upon the earth; and after my skin has been thus destroyed, then from my flesh I shall see God.” (Job 19:25-26)

“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted, and saves the crushed in spirit.” (Psalm 34:18)

“And they went and woke him, saying, “Save, Lord; we are perishing.” And he said to them, “Why are you afraid, O men of little faith?” Then he rose and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.” (Matthew 8:25-26)

“I have said this to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33)

 “And let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due season we shall reap, if we do not lose heart.” (Galatians 6:9)

 “The Lord is at hand. Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will keep your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:5-7)

“More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.” (Romans 5:3-5)

“We know that in everything God works for good with those who love him, who are called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28)

“Cast all your anxieties on him, for he cares about you.” (1 Peter 5:7)

“I heard a great voice from the throne saying, “Behold, the dwelling of God is with men. He will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself will be with them; he will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning nor crying nor pain any more, for the former things have passed away.” And he who sat upon the throne said, “Behold, I make all things new.” (Revelation 21:3-5)

God bless you
James