What Easter teaches us about suffering is something I’ve had to learn the hard way. There have been times in my life where the pain didn’t make sense—where I felt exhausted, worn down, and quietly asking God, “What is the point of this?”
Maybe you’ve felt that too?
But Easter tells a different story. It reminds us that what looked like defeat on the cross was actually divine purpose unfolding. That same truth still stands today: your pain is not wasted. Even here, even now, God is working—turning what hurts into something meaningful, something redemptive, something that will one day make sense.
This is why Good Friday is called “good”, despite all the torturous pain and suffering that Jesus went through, it was for an incredible reason: for us to be able to connect with God, our sins to be forgiven and to have eternal life with Him.
Matthew 27:29-30 and twisting together a crown of thorns, they put it on his head and put a reed in his right hand. And kneeling before him, they mocked him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!”And they spit on him and took the reed and struck him on the head.
Matthew 27: 41-2 So also the chief priests, with the scribes and elders, mocked him, saying, 42 “He saved others; he cannot save himself. He is the King of Israel; let him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in him.
Mark 15:34 And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” which means, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”
It sounds absolutely horrific, the whole image of Jesus’ death! All the pain and suffering he went through. Yes, He is the Son of God, but He is also a human as well.
Can you imagine how that whole ordeal would have felt?
No wonder He thought God had forsaken Him!
Can you relate? Do you ever think that God has left you, doesn’t hear you, answer your prayers, or even love you anymore?
(I know I have had, and do still, on occasion!)
If so, remember that Jesus felt the same. So did David and others from Biblical texts (Psalm 13, 22, 88).
Jesus knew exactly why he went through it all, though. We, on the other hand, may not know the reason for our pain and suffering and God’s distance, but He does- Jesus does. We HAVE to hang on to our faith, even if it’s just by a thread…or the hem!
If you’re in this place right now, don’t give up, keep going, keep praising, keep praying, keep hoping.
It’s a choice you have to make.
Do you choose to continue with Him?
You may even have to ask Him to give you some of His faith and hope.
I have, and I do.
So, we know, in hindsight, Jesus’s pain and the purpose of it. But remember, there is a purpose behind the pain you’re experiencing, too.
So hang on!
Relevant Reading: From Pain to purpose.
Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
Romans 8:28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
Your pain is real—but because of Easter, it is never without purpose. If this spoke to you, take a moment to sit with God in it—and if you need to, share this with someone else who might be quietly struggling too.
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What a testimony of turning pain to purpose. Also a great reminder for us all with Good Friday on the horizon, His sacrifice is our salvation. Thank you Jesus 🙌
Thank u. Amen! X
In some countries it’s called Big Friday…Yes, everything happens for a reason, there is a silver lining…Happy Easter!
Oh, interesting did not know that. Thank u for ur comment! Blessings x
Don’t waste your pain!
Beautifully written. Thank you 🙂
Thank u for ur comment. Blessings x
Love this. Thank you for reminding us of the trials our Lord went through and for sharing a bit about your own personal struggles. I also have a physical illness (a neurological disease) that prevents me from driving so just hearing your story gave me a sense of feeling less like the only one. May God bless you on your journey from pain to purpose!
Bless u, thank u so much! Xx
Jesus’ suffering had a purpose and it was this purpose that sustained Him. That’s why its important for all of us to have a grasp on what our purpose might be. ❤
Amen! X