Suffering is one of the hardest things we experience in this life. For some people it is physical pain and disability, for some mental pain and anguish, for others it is the pain of losing those we love.
I know in my own life, my faith would not be as strong if I did not suffer so many years with crippling Rheumatoid Arthritis. Every day I had to pray, “Help me Lord” a thousand times just to get through.
God did eventually heal me, but I would not have the depth of relationship with Him, if I did not go through the Rheumatoid Arthritis. There is a trust and dependence we learn that only comes through the most difficult trials.
In the above video from the Chosen, Little James asks Jesus why he has healed others, but not him. It is a heartfelt pleading for understanding. Jesus gives an answer that I understand from experience.
I would encourage you to watch and listen to Little James heart in the question. Listen to his fear, his doubts, his disappointment, then allow Jesus’ response to wash over you.
In an interesting aside, the actor who plays Little James in the Chosen has a real disability. He actually said in an interview that Jesus’ answer in the Chosen actually helped him understand his personal suffering.
Even though the Chosen is a tv show, I am hoping it will bring some comfort to those who live with chronic suffering every day.
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