2 Corinthians 1:1-11

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No Christian receives immunity from the unforeseen difficult days and trials of life—a miscarriage, a destroyed home, cancer, divorce, or death of a loved one to name a few. It has been said, “We simply don’t know what difficulties God will allow us to endure, but we do know that God is the final arbiter of our time on earth. We have the hope of resurrection beyond death, and we have Jesus’ promises to strengthen us during those dark and difficult days we face until resurrection.” What to do when difficult days arise:

remember your position : grace 

remember your possession: peace

remember your privilege: to praise God

remember your purpose: three purpose clauses in suffering  “so that”…..

First, so that - we may be able to comfort others with the same comfort we have received from God!

Second, so that - we don’t trust in ourselves but in Jesus! 

Thirdly, so that - thanks may be given for the prayers of others!