Pain and Suffering: Finding Comfort in the Truth of an Eternal Promise

No matter how often we encounter the idea that pain and suffering are necessary parts of the human experience, it is essential to reject such clichés. In reality, suffering is often avoidable, and there is no need to bear it silently. If such beliefs take root in our minds, they can lead to profound feelings of depression and despair.

Why Suffering Exists

While suffering and pain may seem inevitable in our current existence, it is crucial to recognize that this world is indeed a temporary testing ground. The Bible provides answers to why we suffer and why we eventually die, offering a slice of comfort in the midst of our trials.

Isaiah 45:18 states, 'For this is what Jehovah says, The Creator of the heavens and the earth, the true God, He who formed the earth and established it: He did not create it to be empty, but to be inhabited.' This verse suggests that our existence was meant to be filled with a sense of purpose and companionship with the Creator.

Just as Ecclesiastes 3:11 reminds us, 'He has made everything beautiful in its time, and He has even put eternity in their heart; yet no one can find out what God has made from beginning to end,' we are meant to live in a perpetual state of wonder and joy, free from pain and sorrow.

The Purpose of Our Existence

The Bible reveals that our ultimate purpose is to live forever in union with God and enjoy the companionship of the Creator. However, due to disobedience, humanity has fallen from grace, submitting to the ruler of our sins, Satan. This has caused suffering, death, and distress to prevail in our lives.

1 John 5:19 clarifies, 'We know that we are from God, but the whole world, under the power of the wicked one, was conquered by deception.' This passage highlights the conflict between God and Satan, and the consequences of our choice to obey the wrong ruler.

Yet, there is hope. The book of Revelation offers a message of deliverance. Revelation 12:9 declares, 'The great dragon was thrown down, that serpent of old, called the Devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world.' Revelation 12:12 continues, 'The coming down to earth of the devil, who has great wrath because he knows that he has a short time left.' This passage foreshadows the end of Satan's rule and the arrival of a new era of righteousness.

The Future: A World Free of Pain and Suffering

In the Kingdom of God, life will be vastly different from what we know today. Psalm 72:16 promises an abundance of food, while Isaiah 35:5 foretells of the restoration of sight for the blind, ensuring that no one will say, 'I am sick!'

Revelation 21:4 echoes, 'No longer will there be any curse; and the throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it, and his servants will worship him.' Furthermore, Isaiah 33:24 states, 'No one will hurt or destroy in all my holy mountain; for the earth will be full of the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the sea.'

The coming Kingdom of God will bring an end to war, sickness, and any form of distress. The earth will be free from disruption, and people will live in peace and joy. Isaiah 65:25 paints a picture of serenity, 'The wolf and the lamb will feed together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox; and dust will be the serpent's food. They will do no evil or harm in all my holy mountain, says the Lord.'

In conclusion, while suffering and pain are indeed part of our current existence, there is hope for a future where such experiences are no more. By turning to God and embracing His word, we can find comfort and clarity in understanding the purpose of our existence and the ultimate promise of eternal peace. For more information, visit our website where you can explore many Bible subjects and request a free Bible study.