Suffering and Trials | Ep 24

Why does a loving God allow suffering—and what is He doing through it? In this episode of All Things for Good, Pastor Josh Strelecki explores one of the deepest questions of life and faith: the place of suffering in God’s plan. From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture reveals that pain, hardship, and trial are not outside of God’s purpose. Suffering entered the world through sin, yet God uses it to reveal His righteousness, wean our hearts from earthly attachments, and prepare us for the glory to come. Whether the trial comes from the brokenness of the world, persecution for Christ’s sake, or even our own mistakes, believers can rest in the truth that nothing escapes God’s notice—and everything can work together for good.

Pastor Josh reminds listeners that the goal of the Christian life is not the removal of pain but spiritual renewal through it. Suffering humbles us, deepens our faith, and draws us nearer to the God of all comfort. As we trust in His grace, our trials become testimonies of His strength, shaping Christ’s character within us and becoming a ministry to others who suffer. In Christ, no pain is wasted, no hardship is unseen, and no believer walks alone—for the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that shall be revealed in us.