We have a strong reminder, this rejects the idea that every hardship comes solely directly from God. Why we are afraid is God's sovereignty, justice and love.
The emphasis is that God opposes injustice, oppression of the poor, and is willing to abuse the vulnerable. This is a really often forgotten in modern preaching. We want to appreciate the clarity that affliction is not just consigned by punishment.
Sometimes it is the result of human wrongdoing, a broken system and a fallen world. And when we allow the hardship, it's not to destroy us but to form something that is valuable to us. Patience produces experience, and experience gives us hope. This family illustration is simple but powerful.
Our growth requires endurance before we can bring up to harvest. The reminder from John 6:33 grants the message firmly in Christ's own word. Overall, this message restores hope without denying the reality. It encourages self-examination without condemnation.
It gives us faith without fear. It's timely teachings for anyone walking through difficulty.
