Shared Suffering!

“We share in the terrible sufferings of Christ, but also in the wonderful comfort he gives.”

2 Corinthians 1:5

Shared life experiences produce lasting memories. If you were to recall the wonderful times of your life, I would guess that none of them were when you were alone. The complexity of human relationship begins with a simple "good morning," and can progress to complete oneness between two, otherwise individual human beings.

When two strangers suffer together an amazing thing happens. Two people, caught in an elevator for a few hours will by necessity develop a bond that would never have been there otherwise. There are many stories of two strangers who suffer together and "fall in love" in the process. Shared suffering filters out the petty grievances in life. Shared peace and prosperity does not do that. No one wins the lottery and is drawn closer to the ones he loves because of that "blessing." In most cases the blessing becomes the source of trouble and strife.

So if you desire to draw closer to and become one with Jesus Christ, then be prepared to share in His sufferings. If you are being persecuted as a follower of Jesus remember that through suffering your love for Jesus will blossom and grow! Embrace the pain of suffering with Jesus.

It is a simple fact that when you live your life like Jesus did in the world, you will suffer like Jesus did! If your life is at peace and harmony with the world, wake up and step out of the boat into the storms of life with Jesus!

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