Suffering as a Christian by Billy Graham

Day By Day With Billy Graham

Day 279 of 366 Suffering as a Christian God sometimes allows Christians to suffer, in order that they might learn the secret of obedience. The Psalmist said, "Before I was afflicted, I went astray; but now have I kept thy word" (Psalm 119:67). It was not until after great sorrow and much affliction that David learned obedience to God. My dear Christian friend, if you are today suffering at the hand of God and you have asked a thousand times, "Why?" I beg of you to be patient and quiet before God, and listen to the still, small voice. Bow under His loving hand and recognize that above the clouds the sun is shining. God has a purpose and design for your life, and what is happening to you is for your good. Daily Prayer The human in me says, "Why, Lord?" whenever I have to bear suffering-but the Spirit-filled me that was born again says, "I trust You, Father." Psalms 94:12 Psalms 94:12 KJV 12 Blessed is the man whom thou chastenest, O Lord , and teachest him out of thy law;