In His infinite wisdom, God allows trials in order to develop perseverance in us and to cause us to fix our hopes on the glory that is yet to be revealed... Our faith and perseverance can grow only under the pain of trial.
Jerry BridgesGod intends that everyone who has embraced the gospel become a part of the great enterprise of spreading the gospel.
Jerry BridgesTrue joy comes only from God and He shares this joy with those who walk in fellowship with Him.
Jerry Bridges