HisFatherlyHand » Suffering

Bearing Christ’s Afflictions for the Sake of the Church

Nathan — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:48:41 +0000

Dr. Frank James III tells the story of the martyrdom of a slave girl who, in her death, became a great witness to the cross of Christ.

I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church (Colossians 1:24).

Adoniram Judson: Every Trial Ordered By Infinite Love and Mercy

Nathan — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 04:00:51 +0000

If I had not felt certain that every additional trial was ordered by infinite love and mercy, I could not have survived my accumulated sufferings (Adoniram Judson).

From How Few There Are Who Die So Hard: The Cost of Bringing Christ to Burma.

Death is not Dying

Nathan — Thu, 21 May 2009 11:00:51 +0000

Rachel Barkey, wife and mother of two, delivered a powerful message to 600 women in Vancouver about her struggle with terminal cancer and her love for Jesus.

I listened to this message on the drive between Jackson and Memphis, and several times along the way was brought to tears. Rachel is a wonderful example of a servant joyful in the supremacy of Christ in the midst of overwhelming suffering.

For Rachel’s message, visit her site: Death is not Dying

Isn’t it the Good Life?

Nathan — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:00:31 +0000

How Our Suffering Glorifies the Greatness of the Grace of God

Missions: Filling Up What is Lacking in Christ’s Afflictions

Nathan — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 12:00:57 +0000

The full sermon is available at the Desiring God website.

That’s Why We Suffer!

Nathan — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 13:00:01 +0000

Desiring God 2008 Fall Regional Conference