Greetings HCS Families.

I hope that every HCS family had a beautiful celebration of the most amazing day in our world’s history - Easter Sunday. Even though we embrace the promise of salvation and the feelings of renewal, many of our HCS families still are in the midst of difficult trials or right in the middle of intense suffering. The Bible tells us that our suffering is neither pointless nor isolated. Somehow, Jesus’ sufferings overflow into our lives; somehow our sufferings are linked to HIS. This is a great honor for followers of Christ. It grants our sorrows an incredible dignity while inviting us to know an intimacy and connection with Jesus in them (sorrows) and because of them (sorrows). The sufferings of Jesus are the noblest part of HIS life: the cross, the crown of thorns, the scourging. What an unspeakable honor that HE would share even with us. This fellowship is not easy to recognize or be aware of because we become overwhelmed with all that comes with suffering.

When HIS suffering overflows into our lives, God’s promise is that His comfort will overflow to us as well. We can cry out for the comfort of God. Whatever your circumstance is or will be, HE will heal your wounded heart; HE will comfort you. Cling to him; hold on to Jesus.

“My soul clings to you; your right hand upholds me.” (Psalm 63:8). He is with you now, for His name is Faithful and True. Whether you have lost a loved one, been faced with a blind-sided sickness or confronted with any other type of attack created by the enemy of our soul, Jesus will meet us and share in our suffering. We simply need to allow HIM access.

by Kent Goble, HCS Board of Directors Vice Chairman