How do we know that God works through our suffering?
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God's grace is evident through our suffering, as He often uses trials to strengthen our faith and reliance on Him.
In the face of suffering, the Apostle Paul points to the encouraging reports he received from Timothy regarding the Thessalonian church's faith and love amidst their trials. Paul recognizes that despite the hardships they faced, God's grace was at work in their lives. He emphasizes this in 1 Thessalonians 3:6, where Timothy brings back good news about their steadfast faith, showing that God is faithful to His promises and will complete the work He began in them. This work is a testimony of God’s sustaining grace, which allows believers to not only endure but thrive in their faith, even under pressure. Therefore, trials serve as a means for God to manifest His strength in our weakness.
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