We were created to worship. Thus, for the believer in Jesus, worship should not be confined to a church building, because worship is actually the wiring of our whole being. In other words, what the world calls work, the believer can call worship. "And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him" (Colossians 3:17).

Nothing in this world grows us in grace as much as the gifts of suffering and pain. How so? Suffering enables us to see Jesus. Suffering exposes sin in us. Suffering educates us to sympathize with others. Suffering engages us into sanctification with God. And suffering exercises our salvation to the world. "For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him..." (Philippians 1:29).

Jesus was already perfect before His sufferings, yet He still chose to be perfected through suffering. Why would He choose this? That His life would be the example for us. “For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps” (I Peter 2:21).