Suffering For the Gospel By the Power of God

The apostle Paul encouraged Timothy to “suffer for the gospel by the power of God.” While we tend to equate “suffering for the gospel” with persecution, walking in faith through trials and tribulations is another form of suffering for the gospel by the power of God. In that light, Paul’s testimony of how he endured suffering is important for the normal Christian life: “I know whom I have believed in and am convinced that He is able to guard until that Day what has been entrusted to me.” (2 Timothy 1.8-14) April 23, 2023