The Bible describes a period of Joseph’s life where he repeatedly endures hardship. Yet, through every situation, Joseph chooses to hold onto the faithfulness of God.
Friend, are you experiencing some type of hardship and wondering “why is this happening?” There is hope, my friend, for God sees you and longs to come alongside you. What’s more, God’s power enables believers in Jesus Christ to withstand and overcome hardship.
Is the enemy bombarding you trying to discourage you and wear you down? Keep looking to the Lord, my friend. He sees you and is with you. As a believer in Jesus Christ, you can stand strong against the enemy.
Do you admire how persecuted Christians keep standing firm in the faith despite undergoing intense suffering such as imprisonment, beatings, torture, etc.? Although we may not face persecution at this level, perhaps we are enduring ridicule in the workplace or rejection from family members due to our beliefs. Situations like these still require us to keep standing firm in the faith.
To become a beautiful butterfly, an ugly caterpillar endures various changes to its body. Despite the discomfort and struggle, the end result is worth the difficulty. The same is true for Christians. At times, we encounter various trials which may involve discomfort, struggles and even suffering, but the potential outcome of growing in the likeness of Jesus Christ offsets any difficulty we may face.