How do we know God uses trouble for good?

The sermon emphasizes that God often allows His children to face trouble to demonstrate their dependence on Him rather than on self. In 2 Corinthians 1:8-9, Paul speaks of being pressed beyond measure, which led him to realize that he should not trust in himself, but in God who raises the dead. This principle shows that God uses trials to save us from the sickness of self-trust, leading us to a firmer faith in Christ. Thus, trouble serves a divine purpose in the life of a believer, drawing them closer to their Savior and underscoring the truth that their strength lies in Christ alone.