In a world where we desperately try to avoid pain and struggle, and where self-satisfaction and pleasure has become a religion, how and where do we find God?
John Bunyan said: "No man, without trials and temptations, can attain a true understanding of the Holy Scriptures."
And the good book in 1 Peter 4:12 directs us:
"Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you."