#612 A PURPOSE FOR EVERYTHING

A chorus we sometimes sing states, "There is a purpose for everything God brings our way." Everything includes suffering, trials, tribulations, sickness, poverty, and setbacks. In this invaluable lesson, Brother Singh draws from the life of the Apostle Paul to fully demonstrate the principle of discipleship. Jesus said, "If any person will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me" (Matthew 16:24). 21st-century Christianity has abandoned the concept of suffering for Christ. Some will staunchly argue suffering is a sign of judgment, not God's favor. As a called minister, Brother Singh preaches the whole counsel of God, so we are taught in Spirit and truth, not fed "another gospel" to tickle our ears. God calls His servants out of apostate religion. He called Moses out of the Pharaoh's court in Egypt. "When he came to {maturiy}, Moses refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter; choosing instead to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompense of the reward" (Hebrews 11:24-26).