James 1:15 (NKJV)
Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death.
Once Christ becomes our focus, instead of our pain, we need to apply the finished work of the cross!
1 Corinthians 1:19 (NKJV)
For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
Mark 10:21 (NKJV)
Then Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, "One thing you lack: Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross, and follow Me."
Does walking in Blessing mean we will never suffer?
1 Peter 4:12-14 (NKJV)
Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; [13] but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ's sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy. [14] If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. On their part He is blasphemed, but on your part He is glorified.
1 Peter 5:8-10 (NKJV)
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. [9] Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world. [10] But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.
Jesus perfected through Suffering
Hebrews 2:10 (NKJV)
For it was fitting for Him, for whom are all things and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.
Precept upon precept, line upon line... Caused them to be ensnared. There is no way for victory and freedom without searching out the Truth found in His word!
