Although we may not realize it while it is happening, suffering hardship may very well be God’s training program for a ministry that has wonderful results.
It’s how we respond to it that makes all the difference. Sometimes, taking the heat can make us brittle and bitter, other times, the heat makes us compassionate to others.
When I first got saved, I heard a sermon and the preacher was talking about us being like coffee.
Over time and through life, we can either become better natured or bitter natured. (Like the coffee commecial that was out at the time.)