Psalms 119:71 It is good that I might be afflicted, that I might learn thy statues.
Psalms 119:75 I know thy judgements are right and in thy faithfulness has afflicted me.
If I don’t know the definition of afflicted I might think these verses don’t sound too loving. The Hebrew definition of afflicted is to respond, pay attention, give answer, hear. So the Lord is calling us to respond to Him and pay attention to hear what He wants to show us. The affliction is a hardship that causes us to suffer trouble. It gets our attention so we can learn what we need to be taught. In His faithfulness and love for us.
Hebrew 12:5-11 Declares chastening from God is not joyous, but grievous, but it will produce the fruit of righteousness. The Greek definition of chastening- tutorage, education, training, correction, instruction. It is not punishment of any kind. It is for our profit that we might be partakers of His holiness. Verses 10,11
Many are the afflictions of the Righteous but He will deliver them from them all.
James 5:13 Any afflicted among you let him pray. Allow Him to fulfill and furnish us with a life that will glorify Him. No matter what we go through.
Ginny I.