Do Christians suffer: Yes

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you.

And when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you.

When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned.

The flame will not set you ablaze.” (Isaiah 43:2).

These promises of God are very clear; He will never leave nor forsake his children.

Waters, rivers, and fire are often used in the Bible to symbolize intense suffering.

Christians suffer just as non-Christians; however, Christians have the promise: I will be with you; they will not sweep over you; you will not be burned.

One key word in this passage is when. When suffering comes— not if-God will go through it with you.

The promise of God here it is not deliverance “from” suffering but comfort and companionship “in” the suffering.

All people are subject to suffering in this present life; however, the believer has the presence of God, promised, while in the suffering.

God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you ” (Heb.13:5).

When the waters, rivers, or fires of life come, and they will, rest on the promises of God to give you comfort and strength.

If you have never put your faith and trust in God through Jesus, I encourage you to do it today and claim these promises of God, made centuries ago through the prophet Isaiah.

Do Christians suffer? Yes!

If you have questions, I encourage you to seek counsel from a Christian friend, your Pastor or reply to the author.

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