Pain Has a Purpose

In God's book, there's a type of pain that has a purpose.  Whether it's physical or mental, if it leads us closer to God, then it's not destructive.  It's redemptive pain.  In 2 Corinthians 12, the Apostle Paul describes this as a "thorn" in the flesh.  More specifically, it was a messenger of Satan that was given to him by God to keep him humble and always depending on God.  If you're wrestling with something that won't go away, and you find yourself asking the question, "Is this of God, or of the devil?" then this message is for you. VF-2561 2 Corinthians 12:1-12  Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2026 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D. All Rights Reserved