Your pain has a purpose!

“This man was handed over to you by God’s deliberate plan and foreknowledge; and you, with the help of wicked men, put Him to death by nailing Him to the cross.”– Acts 2:23

As I meditated on this verse this morning, a profound sorrow stirred within me—a sorrow born from the seeming cruelty of fate. How can it be that God’s own Son, the embodiment of divine love and light, was subjected to such immense suffering? Why would the Father, who cherishes all that He creates, allow His one and only Son to endure the torment inflicted by wicked men?

These are the questions that echo in our hearts when we face the trials of life. In moments of deep pain, we too wonder: Why must our lives be marred by hardship? Why do we find ourselves thrust into circumstances we never wished for, handed over to trials and tribulations?

The answer lies in the mystery of His “*DELIBERATE PLAN*.”

Can we learn to view our own journeys through the divine lens of purpose? For within each trial, within every shard of pain, there is a hidden beauty—a purpose that transcends our understanding. Our suffering is not arbitrary; it is a part of a greater tapestry woven by a loving Creator. Each challenge we face is an opportunity to grow, to rise above, and to discover a deeper, more enduring strength.

Embrace this truth: Your pain has a purpose!

#Joshua_Stephens