In Affliction, Consider Christ

ReceiveTheWORD focuses on the absolute sufficiency of that Word; proclaiming and proceeding, as it does, from an all-sufficient Godhead. Pastor Joel Beeke's article at the Reformation21 blogpost addresses the perennial issue of affliction in order to show that the Bible is enough. This will serve to move the believer toward godly understanding of and response to such trials. Read prayerfully. Willingly. Thankfully.

For extended reading on this general theme read the following by Philip Ryken - especially Part 3:

The Crook In the Lot Part 1

Two Dangers That Lead To Destruction - The Crook In the Lot Part 2

Why God Allows Suffering - The Crook In the Lot Part 3