Much of our suffering in life comes from painful things lasting too long and good things not lasting long enough. God acknowledges both forms of suffering in Luke 8, and gives us matchless hope in Christ.
Through this story, God says to every suffering believer, “I see you. I know your pain. I know your timeline. I know your joys are often short-lived and your sorrows feel unending. And I will not leave your pain unresolved.”
You can watch the full sermon HERE (the sermon begins at the 6:30 mark). A short clip from the sermon is below.
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Blake Glosson is a pastoral resident at Chapelstreet Church in Geneva, Illinois, and an MDiv student at Reformed Theological Seminary. He has been published by The Gospel Coalition, Life Bible, and Crosswalk.com and republished and/or referred by Eternal Perspective Ministries (Randy Alcorn), Challies.com (Tim Challies), Moody Radio (here, here, and here), The JOY FM (The Morning Cruise with Dave, Bill, and Carmen), ChurchLeaders.com, The Aquila Report, Monergism.com, and numerous other sources. Previously, he served as the director of young adults at New Covenant Bible Church in St. Charles, Illinois.
Read “3 Lies To Combat in Suffering and Anxiety” here.
Read “Five Habits That Kill Contentment” here.
Read “Four Burdens Jesus Never Asked You to Carry” here.
Read “In Suffering, God is Not (Simply) Teaching You a Lesson” here.
Read “An Answer to Prayer Even Better Than Clarity” here.