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How do we know that suffering can bring us closer to God?

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Experiencing suffering often leads to a deeper relationship with God, revealing His presence and love in difficult times.

The assurance that suffering can lead to a closer relationship with God is found in how believers perceive their trials. When God allows His children to undergo hardship, it is designed to foster a greater understanding of His nature and character. In these moments, believers come face to face with their own weaknesses and learn to rely on the sufficiency of Christ. This process is akin to how Job ultimately gained a clearer vision of God after enduring immense suffering, leading him to say, 'I have heard of You by the hearing of the ear; but now mine eye sees You.' Thus, suffering becomes a vehicle through which God draws His people nearer to His heart.
Scripture References: Job 42:5

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Psalm 65:5
Octavius Winslow · May 10, 2016
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