Why Does God Allow Suffering?

Why would a good and all-powerful God allow suffering to exist? Introducing the "Any Questions?" series, Pastor Collin draws from 2 Peter 3 and the story of Joseph in Genesis to show that God’s patience with evil is not indifference but mercy, giving space for repentance and salvation. Just as a field must be broken before it bears fruit, suffering can become the means God uses to shape us into who He intends us to be. Whatever pain you're carrying today, consider surrendering it to God and asking Him to use it for His purpose until He chooses to remove it.