In this life, we will have trouble. But every trial paves the way to an inheritance with Christ that will satisfy us forever. What is God’s good design in our suffering? What’s he doing in us, and for us, and through us, in our pain? These are the kinds of questions every Christian will ask at some point, and they were answered by Pastor John in a sermon exactly seven years ago. The sermon was preached at Christ Community Church in Houston, Texas. Kevin, a podcast listener who attends the church, has been trying to get me to play the following clip for five years now. Here we are. And here it is. Here’s Pastor John in Houston, seven years ago, preaching on Romans 8:12 12 So then, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh: –17. Read or listen to this interview at our website: https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/gods-good-design-in-our-suffering Find other recent and popular Ask Pastor John episodes: https://www.desiringgod.org/ask-pastor-john