Rejoicing in Suffering

One of the hardest questions people ask when faced with life's tragedy's is "Why?"

And what is so hard is that there usually isn't an answer to this question.

But God's word does make a few promises related to life's tragedies, mainly concerning glory. God's glory.

And in the midst of the pain and suffering it's so hard to accept yet it can be a lifeline.

Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. (1 Peter 4:12-19 ESV)

I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world. (John 16:33 ESV)

For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. (Romans 8:18 ESV)