Christians in the Soviet Union: Marked for Extinction (2)

Even though it may not seem like it, there are some beneficial aspects of suffering. Suffering may be a sign of Gods favor and trust in the Christian to whom the trial is permitted to come. One Christian in Russia said that it seems that God has selected the church for a special assignment suffering. Knowing this, of course does not mean that our sufferings are not agonizing. But it does provide healing and redemption in our sufferings. 15 In camps under persecution, prisoners become deeply...