Is God Punishing Me? Understanding Suffering | 2 Corinthians 12

When pain enters our lives, many of us immediately ask: “Is God judging me?” But Scripture gives a more nuanced picture of suffering. In today’s Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson explores Paul’s “thorn in the flesh” from 2 Corinthians 12 and the bigger biblical framework for understanding pain. Sometimes suffering can be discipline from God. Sometimes it can be spiritual attack from Satan. And sometimes it’s simply the result of living in a fallen world. The story of Job and Paul’s own experience reminds us that while Satan may cause harm, God can still use hardship for a greater purpose. Even when we don’t fully understand why something is happening, we can trust that our Heavenly Father is good and that He can bring good out of our pain. If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who may be walking through a difficult season right now. Subscribe for daily biblical encouragement, and let us know in the comments how God has helped you trust Him through hardship. Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day.