From the second chapter in the Bible where God warns of suffering for disobedience to the second to the last chapter of the Bible where suffering is no more, the reality of suffering is a constant in God's word.

It is a reality in this life. Our lives. Mine. Yours.

This morning, Keith Pond opens up what God's word says about the truth of suffering to all men and women, but more than that, he highlights how God tells us in his word that in our suffering God has certain purpose, and he is ever present with us.