Cameroon Bible Institute

Chapter 11: God’s will and suffering.
Where for let them that suffer according to the will of God, commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing as unto a faithful creator. 1 peter 4:19.
The bible has much to say concerning suffering, problems, and afflictions. In summarizing it teaching, this lesson brings us five ways suffering can come in life of a believer:
1) . Others around you. Joseph is an example of this type of suffering. Through no fault of his own, Joseph was sold into Egypt by his brothers, imprisoned falsely by Potiphar’s wife, and forgotten by those he helped in prison.
2) circumstances of life. The second way suffering comes is through the circumstances of life. Naomi , recorded in the book of Ruth, she experience the death of her husband and sons.
3) your ministry. The new testament speaks of suffering for His name sake Act 9:16, in behalf of Christ, Philippians 1:29 for the kingdom of God, for the gospel, for righteousness sake, as Christians and according to the will of God.
4) Direction satanic activities.
This can be evident in the story of Job.
5) Your own sin. Jonah is an example of such suffering. In disobedience to God, Jonah headed opposite direction from Nineveh where he was told to preach repentance.

Positive benefits of suffering.
Your faith is tested.
You are able to confort others.
You will learn not to trust your own self.
Your focus is changed.
You learn obedience through suffering..
Suffering humbles you.