If you are suffering ...

[mattfivefour]

... I highly encourage you to go to the CCF link below. John Macduff was one of the greatest inspirational writers of the nineteenth century; indeed, one of the greatest Christian inspirational writers of all time. In his sermon The Necessity Of Affliction he gave us all a powerful scriptural basis for understanding God and our present suffering.

Trust me, this Christian meat is a meal that will carry you a long way in your journey. And bring you closer to God.

Thread 'The Necessity of Affliction'

Mar 20, 2025

The Necessity of Affliction

John MacDuff (1818-1895)

"Though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials" 1 Peter 1:6

What a blessed motto and superscription over the dark lintels of sorrow: "There is a necessity for this!" Every arrow from the quiver of God is feathered with it! Write it, child of affliction, over every trial that your God sees fit to send!

If He calls you down from the sunny mountain-heights, to the darksome valleys—hear Him saying: "There is a necessity for this!"

If He has dashed the cup of...

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[Ronnie]

God uses adversity for our good.

Before I was afflicted (with adversity or suffering) I went astray: but now have I kept thy word. Psalm 119:67

 

[Margery]

I read it, and it is fantastic. VERY encouraging!!!

 

[Cheeky200386]

Thank you! I’m going to check it out.