How do we know that God knows our struggles as believers?

In Revelation 2:9, Christ addresses the church in Smyrna with the solemn assurance, 'I know your works, tribulation, and poverty.' This indicates that God is fully aware of the struggles His people face, especially when they stand firm in their faith against the pressures of the world. The recognition of both spiritual and physical struggles reassures believers of God's intimate knowledge of their lives and circumstances. He understands our trials and encourages us to endure knowing that each challenge we face has a purpose in His redemptive plan.