A Problem For My Problem | Jonathan Rivera | Elevation Church
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Summary
Main message: God can use pain and setbacks to advance the gospel and produce growth, so don’t quit — persevere, keep praising in the pain, and trust that your problem is ultimately no match for Jesus.
Key points:
- Paul’s imprisonment (Philippians 1:12–14) shows that suffering can advance the gospel, turning even guards into witnesses and encouraging others to preach without fear.
- Pain produces spiritual growth (James 1 idea); it’s often on the other side of perseverance that God’s purposes are revealed.
- Seeing others endure removes the mystery and fear of trials — testimonies encourage faith and persistence.
- Don’t quit too soon; regret is worse than hardship, and obedience/perseverance unlocks what God has for you.
- Practical call: continue worshiping, witnessing, and testifying in the midst of struggles because you will be “all right” in God’s hands.
Scriptures mentioned: Philippians 1:12-14, 2 Corinthians 5:10, James 1, Acts 16, Ephesians 6 (also references to the stories of Moses, David, Daniel, Shadrach/Meshach/Abednego, Mary, and Jesus)