One thing that can always be counted on is that there will be suffering in life. Everyone goes through hard times at one time or another. We can always figure that we will either be the participant or the witness. The Bible speaks to this very thing in today’s passage. Paul encouraged the Thessalonians to grow through the suffering as they trusted God but also to come along side others as they tried to be encouragers to them as well. God gives us a unique platform to share Him with others when things are hard.