Every relationship comes with pain and that's not a mistake. In this message, we confront an uncomfortable truth that Jesus himself declared: "It is impossible but that offences will come" (Luke 17:1). Whether it's your marriage, your friendships, your workplace, your church, or even your relationship with God, hurt, misunderstanding, and disappointment are inevitable.
But how you respond to that pain makes all the difference.
Drawing from the contrasting stories of John the Baptist and Paul & Silas, two men who faced the same trial but reacted in completely opposite ways, this message unpacks why offence comes, what it does to us, and how we can move from merely enduring our relationships to truly enjoying them.
You'll discover the critical difference between TOLERANCE and PATIENCE and why one runs out and the other never does, and why the fruit of the Spirit is the only thing that can carry you through the long seasons of relational pain.
If you've been hurt, disappointed, or quietly angry at someone, or even at God, this message is for you.