Bible Verse–Proverbs 3:2

For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to you.

Bible Verse–Job 28:23

God understands the way thereof, and he knows the place thereof.

Revelation 16:15

Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he that watches, and keeps his garments, lest he walk naked, and they see his shame.

Bible Verse–2 Timothy 4:2

Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long-suffering and doctrine.

Bible Verse–Revelation 11:15

And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.

Sufferings and Trials Are Necessary for Our Life’s Growth

I heard a story: A group of colorful and beautiful pencils are about to leave the factory. Then they will go to different places to work and welcome their new life. First, they will suffer being sharpened by knives, because only through that can they begin to...