INSPIRATION
Here is an uplifting thought from the Inspirational Study Bible.
It is an undeniable fact that usually it is those who have suffered most who are best able to comfort others who are passing through suffering. I know of pastors whose ministries have been enriched by suffering. Through their trials they have learned to “live through” the difficulties of the people in their parish. They are able to empathize as well as sympathize with the afflictions of others because of what they have experienced in their own lives.
Our sufferings may be rough and hard to bear, but they teach us lessons which in turn equip and enable us to help others. Our attitude toward suffering should not be, “Grit your teeth and bear it,” hoping it will pass as quickly as possible. Rather, our goal should be to learn all we can from what we are called upon to endure, so that we can fulfill a ministry of comfort—as Jesus did. “Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted” (Hebrews 2:18, NIV). The sufferer becomes the comforter or helper in the service of the Lord.
By the way, by “enduring” suffering, God led me to my wonderful wife, Ruth, who was His intended one for me.
(From Unto the Hills by Billy Graham)
Max Lucado, Life Lessons from the Inspired Word of God: Book of Hebrews, Inspirational Bible Study Series (Dallas, TX: Word Pub., 1987), 14.
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