Why Do Christians Suffer?(Part I)

For the next 4 weeks I plan to cover this question: Why do Christians Suffer?
If we are God's children, why aren't we excmpt? Or you may have heard: It sure doesn't seem like God cares, what has He done for me? Why am I sick? Why is my child sick? I have come up with four reasons why I feel Christians suffer and will discuss one a week. If you have comments or have other reasons, I would appreciate hearing from You.

Reason # One: Christians suffer just because we live in this world which became imperfect when man sinned. Not only did man have to pay the consequences for that sin, but all of creation did too, from the smallest, tiniest organism, to the largest mountain. So much of our suffering comes just because we live in this world of 'sin'.

Oh yes, God could cause those Cancer causing molecules to change back to normal, He could reach down and give life to a dying saint; He is still a miracle working God. But He does not always intervene with the natural course of nature. Some of His children may be caught in a hurricane, or be lost in a blizzard, or have a terrible accident. These are catastrophes that come because we live in this world that is no longer perfect. But instead of always stepping in and saving us from disasters and illnesses, He has promised to go with us through it all.

Matthew 5:45 states: "...He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous." The difference is that we are not alone when we go through a storm, or when the shadows fall. He promises that even when we come to the 'valley of the shadow of death' He is with me.
We gain our strength from the one who went all the way to Calvary for me and for you, and He had to die alone so we would not have to.

So yes, Jesus cares. He cared enough to give His life for us. The days may be dark and long on this earth, but we have a future, this world is only temporary for a Christian, and our blessed Hope is in the Lord.

Remember, you are NOT left alone. You will have the help you need for any circumstance. "My God will supply every need of yours..." (Phillipians 4:19)

Next week: All sin has consequences.

1. God's Holy Word
2. From the heart of CC