God given Quote by Ajith Fernando
““Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in Christ's afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church, of which I became a minister according to the stewardship from God that was given to me for you, to make the word of God fully known, the mystery hidden for ages and generations but now revealed to his saints. To them God chose to make known how great among the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ. For this I toil, struggling with all his energy that he powerfully works within me.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: “The Mystery of Christ in You” (church broadcast, 2019)
Encourages embracing suffering as participation in Christ’s afflictions, fostering spiritual growth and service
In simple terms: Suffering connects us to Christ’s purpose and church growth
Key Takeaway
View hardship as spiritual participation
Themes
faith
service
suffering
spiritual growth
church
Mood
inspirational
devotional
hopeful
Type
God given:1
Suffering:1
Rejoice Sufferings:1
God Chose:1
Stewardship God:1
Church Minister:1
When to use this quote
- sermon teaching
- personal devotion
- community outreach
Key Concepts
theology
mystery
ministry
Questions to Reflect On
- How does personal suffering deepen spiritual insight?
- What practical steps can believers take to support each other?
A Different Perspective
May neglect practical support for suffering individuals
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