How do we know God is present when we are suffering?

The assurance of God's presence in our suffering is firmly rooted in Scripture. For instance, in Psalm 142, David expresses his feeling of being abandoned yet acknowledges God's knowledge of his path. Similarly, Jesus' experiences in Gethsemane and on the cross reveal that He was deeply aware of suffering and did not abandon those who call upon Him. Hebrews 4:15 reminds us that Jesus empathizes with our weaknesses. Thus, both David's psalm and Christ's suffering assure believers that God remains present and attentive during times of trial.