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In this message from the Midweek Church Service, Reverend Tim Gutmann begins a new series looking at subjects that are often avoided, starting with the biblical reality of suffering. He explains that becoming a believer does not mean suffering disappears, but that Jesus carries His people through it, giving grace, endurance, joy, and the hope of resurrection life.

Drawing from Job, Genesis, 2 Corinthians, 2 Timothy, and the Gospels, the sermon challenges the idea that sickness, pain, or hardship must mean a believer has done something wrong. Reverend Tim warns against both prosperity-style thinking and a victim mindset, reminding listeners that Scripture calls believers to endure hardship as good soldiers of Christ.

The message reflects on Job’s faithfulness, Israel’s history of suffering and perseverance, and Paul’s endurance through imprisonment, beatings, rejection, and hardship. It also points to Jesus’ declaration that the gates of hell will not prevail against His Church, showing that believers are not called to retreat in suffering, but to press forward in faith, prayer, worship, and obedience.

The sermon closes by encouraging those going through pain or struggle to let Jesus take the lead, remembering that His yoke is easy and His burden is light. Listeners are reminded that they are not alone, that Christ cares deeply, and that His grace gives power to endure.

Listeners can watch the full Midweek Church Service live every Thursday at 7pm on Revelation TV.