Using Genesis three, Pastor Josh spoke on the benefits of pain
Which of course is linked to the old adage of “no pain, no gain”
Josh said pain is actually an extension of God’s grace and mercy
For Adam and Eve should have died after eating from the tree
Lamentations three encourages us to bear the yoke in youth
Handling various tribulations without shouting words uncouth
Doing chores as children results in us being taught diligence
Sometimes we end up facing persecution that is quite intense
But remember that God has compassion and the pain will end
Death can produce life, which is why God did Jesus to us send
The fact that pain can often lead to growth is well supported
Job chapter forty two says no purpose of God can be thwarted
Through his immense pain, Job's understanding of God grew
Later on, all of Job’s possessions God turned from one to two
We should likewise not waste our pain, Pastor Josh did say
For pain can be a catalyst for growth in many a different way
It was also mentioned that pain can lead to additional strength
In Jeremiah twelve, God spoke of the need for this at length
Paul said he received comfort, per Second Corinthians one
So he could comfort others in the way for him God had done
In order to face tougher challenges, we often need to improve
Pain should draw us closer to God, not the relationship remove
Pain, suffering, and persecution can also lead to leadership
Per Genesis thirty seven to forty five, look at Joseph’s life trip
Throughout his tough times, the Lord was with him always
And at all times, Joseph made sure to give God all praise
Per Psalm sixty six, God tests us by putting us through fire
But always brings us to a place of abundance much higher
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