What Bill Bright Taught Us About Suffering and God’s Favor. Years ago, H.B. London Jr. received a powerful letter from Vonette Bright, wife of the late Bill Bright, founder of Campus Crusade for Christ. At the time, Dr. Bright’s health was rapidly declining. In the letter, Vonette shared a conversation she had with her husband.She asked him, “Why do you think you’re suffering? Why would God put you through this?” Dr. Bright’s reply was immediate and profound: “I’m not suffering! It depends on the definition of suffering. Even grasping for breath for extended periods of time does not compare with what Christ went through during His trial and crucifixion. He suffered six hours suffocating on the cross. Think about Peter being crucified upside down, Paul’s persecution and beheading, and the other disciples who were martyred—except John, who was exiled. What I am going through is very minor. ”That perspective changes everything. Trouble Comes to Eve...
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