Patience in Facing Suffering
Suffering can be found everywhere. It might be in many countries of this world or it might be in one’s life. It seems that suffering is not avoidable in this life. The prophets have given some very good examples of perseverance in facing suffering. May we be able to build more patience in facing whatever suffering that we encounter in this life. With God’s guidance, hopefully we’ll face the problems more patiently. (-fon-)
Brothers and sisters, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.
--- James 5:10-11
Kesabaran dalam Menghadapi Penderitaan
Penderitaan bisa ditemukan di mana saja. Mungkin di banyak negara di belahan dunia atau mungkin saja dalam hidup seseorang. Nampaknya, penderitaan seolah tak terhindarkan di hidup ini.
Saudara-saudara, turutilah teladan penderitaan dan kesabaran para nabi yang telah berbicara demi nama Tuhan. Sesungguhnya kami menyebut mereka berbahagia, yaitu mereka yang telah bertekun; kamu telah mendengar tentang ketekunan Ayub dan kamu telah tahu apa yang pada akhirnya disediakan Tuhan baginya, karena Tuhan maha penyayang dan penuh belas kasihan.
--- Yakobus 5:10-11
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