How do we know God uses persecution for good?

Persecution serves a divine purpose in the life of a believer. The Apostle Paul reminds us that these trials and tribulations can ultimately refine our faith and draw us closer to God. In Romans 5:3-4, Paul writes that tribulation produces patience, experience, and hope. Furthermore, God controls the extent of the persecution we face, ensuring that it works for our good and His glory (Romans 8:28). Thus, rather than seeing persecution as a disaster, Christians are encouraged to consider it a means through which God’s greater plan is unfolding.