How does the Gospel comfort Christians in times of hardship?

The Gospel is a source of comfort in hardship as it reassures us of God's love and the sufficiency of Christ's sacrifice. Through Christ's abandonment on the cross, as echoed in Psalm 22:1, we find a Savior who understands our struggles. This understanding enables us to trust in His promise, 'I will never leave you nor forsake you' (Hebrews 13:5). The assurance of God's presence transforms our perspective on suffering, allowing us to endure with hope and to remember that our trials serve a greater purpose in His divine plan.