Why is trusting God important during suffering?

Trusting God in times of suffering underscores the essence of faith in the Reformed tradition. When one faces trials, recalling God's past faithfulness becomes a means of sustaining hope. The psalmist in Psalm 22 recalls the trust of Israel’s fathers, demonstrating that this heritage of faith can encourage believers today. In the light of suffering, such trust is not naive optimism but a profound conviction that God will ultimately bring His purposes to fruition, making suffering bearable and purposeful.