Published on January 7, 2024, 4:05 am

Image source: Fox News

In a recent address at Passion 2024, Levi Lusko, the pastor of Fresh Life Church provided crucial advice to help Christians thrive despite their personal sufferings. Shedding light on his own challenging experiences and offering valuable insights from a Christian worldview, he gave hope and strength to those in the audience.

Emphasizing that “the devil wants to tear your house down through pain,” Lusko advised all young Christians present that they needed to stay guarded against this satanic effort which poses as a threat to both their joy and God’s glory. He affirmed that although suffering may be used as a weapon by the devil, fundamentally, it is being leveraged by God as a tool for creating glory.

Contrary to focusing on losses, Lusko urged attendees to turn their gaze onto four key elements- the splendors of Heaven, the weightage of glory, the enduring word of God and the victories and wounds borne by Jesus Christ. He reiterated how these four pillars play an essential role in building resilience during times when we are burdened with trials.

Recalling his own tragic experience where he lost his daughter Lenya due to an asthma attack in December 2012, he shared how even amid grave sorrow there can be peace and hope that transcends human understanding. Encouraging everyone not let personal trauma shape them but rather find their identity in foursquare biblical truth.

Instead of choosing personal agony or societal pressure as templates for life decisions, Lusko advocated using God’s truth as one’s guide. The pastor emphasized that if we accept our identities coming from Scripture instead of pain we stop viewing infirmities as part of our persona.

In conclusion to his thought-provoking address at Passion 2024 held within Atlanta, Georgia from Jan. 3-5 designed for 18-25-year-olds pursuing Jesus’s fame; Lusko proffered encouragement to those present on utilizing painful experiences as catalysts for personal growth and in the process, serving others. Further reinforcing this by citing how Martin Luther and Charles Spurgeon turned their personal trials into triggers for broader social impacts, leading to major religious movements.

Passion 2024 additionally boasted participation from noteworthy speakers such as Sadie Robertson Huff, Louie Giglio, Jonathan Pokluda along with musical performances from KB, Kari Jobe among others.

Stay on top of breaking news and get trusted news updates right here. Learn firsthand about real-world situations viewed through a Christian perspective ensuring that you remain connected and empowered even in moments of pain and suffering.