Pastor Ford explains that in order for suffering to be remedial, then what we have to realize is that we have to quit looking at the circumstances, and quit looking at Satan. Instead, we have to start looking at the Savior! We have to begin by saying, “I know that God is controlling this thing.” And then we have to trust that He is going to get us through whatever we are facing.

Suffering always has significance. God allows us to go through what we’re going through to develop in us something that is lacking in our character and to strengthen our walk with Him. And when we endure suffering, that’s when we find that we become more mature spiritually.

Christians who’ve experienced sin for a season, but then repent and try to come back to the church are sometimes met with judgment and skepticism. Pastor Ford explores why they are met with that kind of reaction as we look further at the story depicting the return of the prodigal son in Luke 15.

When you’re discouraged by your struggle with sin and temptation, it’s easy to ask God, “Why me?” But on today’s Treasured Truth, Pastor Ford encourages us to ask, “Why not use me, Lord?” When we ask God this instead, it proves to Satan that there are still people whose hearts are not for sale—those who deal with temptation by choosing to follow the example of Christ.

Often Christians who find themselves recovering from an encounter with sin, cannot find their way back to the church and to restored fellowship with other believers. Why don’t they come back? Find out as we begin this study in Luke 15.

When striving to live a successful life, we need to understand that when we meet the requirements, God gives us the rewards He has planned for us. He says, “I am going to take you where you cannot go yourself. I’m going to make sure that I bless you.” What a promise!

When trying to live a successful life, we must realize that God has already made provisions for us. What we have to do is wait on him and take a chill pill! We have to say, “God we trust You and we understand that we can totally depend upon You.”

The Bible says, “My son, forget not My law, but let your heart keep My commandments.” There’s the rule for living a successful life. Do you want to live a successful life? Then you need to listen to God and keep His commandments.

When our world is falling apart and we’re trying to keep it all together, we need to understand that everything in our lives needs to be all about Christ. It has to be! In Philippians 4, Paul was saying, ‘If you kill me, I’ll go be with Christ. If you let me live, I’ll live for Christ. And if you make me suffer, I’ll get a crown from Christ. So bring it on. It’s all about Jesus Christ.’ That’s what it’s all about!

Satan’s goal is to destroy our witness as Christians. But when God allows us to be tempted, He’s trying to develop our character. And today, Pastor Ford reminds us that the devil wants us to sin against Christ, but God wants to make us shine for Christ.