Jesus' Resurrection:

When Truth Confronts Our Worst Suffering by Gary R. Habermas

"How can there be a God when the world is full of pain and suffering?" This question has plagued believers and nonbelievers alike since the beginning of time. There are many different apologetic arguments for this question, and Gary Habermas speaks from his own personal experience.

He begins his article by saying that applying good theology and strong reason in the face of our worst suffering is one of the hardest things we could ever do. He then appeals to our emotions by telling us of how his wife died of stomach cancer. They were married twenty-three years and had four children together. "This was the worst pain I could experience," he told his children. He then puts forth the evidence that kept his faith in Christ strong throughout this inconceivable pain and heartache. It was no coincidence that Jesus suffered arguable the most painful death imaginable. No matter how intense our internal or physical pain, the son of God probably hurt worse. Habermas then questions himself, "Why should I expect less suffering?...the fact of Jesus' resurrection trumps even our greatest suffering."

Truly, no matter what the circumstance, our Savior understands our pain. He weeps when we weep, and we know that through all things Christ will be near and give us strength to carry on.

"The Lord is close to the broken hearted; he rescues those who are crushed in spirit." Psalm 34:18