As Christians we must take sufferings as occasion for our purification and further glorification. As 1 Pet. 1:6-8 read, "In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honour and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ", I Pet. 2: 19-23 says that it is commendable if some has to suffer because of doing good. It gives him a chance to share Jesus' suffering and to imitate him, who committed no sin, yet suffered unto death. 'When he was reviled, did not revile in return, when he suffered, he didn't threaten, but committed himself to Him who judges righteously" (V.23). I Pet. 3:9 asks "not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing". "But even if you should suffer for righteousness sake, you are blessed. For it is better, if it is the will of God, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil" (1 Pet. 3:14-17). "Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake Christ's sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy. If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. But let no one suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evil-doer or as a busy body in other peoples' matters (I Pet. 4:12-16). "Cast all your care upon Him, for He cares you (1 Pet. 5:7). And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose (Rom. 8:28). Jesus said to His disciples, "If any one desires to come after me, let Him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me" (Mt. 16:24, I Pet. 2: 21; 2 Tim. 3:12) .In Jer. 29:11 the Lord says, "I know the thoughts that I think towards you, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope". God can turn all our failures into a grand success. Only when the grain of wheat is thrown to the muddy field, it sprouts and grows and produces yield. The way to salvation is the narrow way of cross, not the broad way of selfishness. As fire purifies the gold, so also suffering sanctifies the just. Jesus taught, "in the world you will have tribulation, but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world" (Jn. 16:33). When the Apostles were severely beaten for preaching Jesus Christ, they departed from the council rejoicing for being counted worthy to suffer shame for His name (Acts. 5:40-41). Job is the perfect example how a God-fearing man must face unexpected and unjust suffering. In the peak of distress and tribulation what he said was, 'Naked I came from my mother's womb and naked shall I return there. The Lord gave; the Lord has taken away; blessed is the name of the Lord' (1 :21). James says, blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been proved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love him (1 James 1 :12). The author of the letter to Hebrews says, "My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord, Nor be discouraged when you are rebuked by Him. For whom the Lord loves He chastens, and scourges every son whom he receives. If you endure chastening, God deals with you as with sons; for what son is there whom a Father does not chasten? But if you are without chastening, of which all have become partakers, then you are illegitimate and not sons" (Heb, 12:5-8). For any athlete, coaching camp is tedious, painful and demanding. But once they secure gold medal, in different competitions they forget the ordeals through which they had to pass through. "Therefore you now have sorrow; but I will see you again and your heart will rejoice, and your joy no one will take away from you" (Jn. 16:22). ln this you greatly rejoice though for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found praise, honour, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ, whom having not seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory receiving the end of your faith - the salvation of your souls (1 Pet. 1 :6-9).