resistance

My word teaches you that the afflictions of the righteous are many, but that I deliver you out of them all. Which of these two aspects do you focus on? Would you rather have a life with no afflictions and no need for deliverance? A strenuous life of endurance may not appeal to you, but if you study the principles of my Kingdom you will see this is an established pattern. This too is an expression of my love and grace, for there is no growth and strength without resistance, physically and spiritually. Don’t you see this manifested in people you admire? And besides you do have my promise to be delivered out of them.