Lesson #5: Faithful Smyrna

It is said both suffering and music are universal language. Neither require words in order to communicate. Both penetrate deeper into our souls than most words ever do. However, they have their differences. Music can be enjoyed and appreciated by even the hardest of hearts. Suffering on the other hand is rarely welcomed by anyone. In fact, we all go to long lengths to avoid it. However, there is no escaping suffering. One day we will all experience suffering. It is universal. We might go through life without ever hearing a note of music, yet we will all experience suffering. So how should we handle suffering when it comes? In this passage we are given down to earth answers from the Lord to this question.