We suffer trials because we follow and obey Jesus God's anointed one

Jesus himself was made perfect through what he suffered, the trials and tribulations he faced. Look at Hebrews 5:7-9: Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and was heard in that he feared; though he were a son [as we are], yet he learned obedience by the things which he suffered; and being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation UNTO ALL THEM THAT OBEY HIM;

During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with fervent cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. Son though he was, he learned obedience from what he suffered and, once made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who OBEY HIM.”

Jesus said if we wanted to be his followers, WE HAVE TO DENY SELF AND TAKE UP OUT CROSS. When we pursue a trouble free life we are not denying self. When we avoid suffering and pursue pleasure at all costs, we are not taking up our cross.

We suffer because of our own sins and the sins committed against us. We suffer because we are advancing the kingdom of God and pushing back the forces of evil and darkness. Many trials and tribulations are, in reality, spiritual battles we are facing. Note: 2 Timothy 3:12: .... all that will live godly in God's anointed one Jesus will suffer persecution.

Our human life is a scratch on the line of eternity. This human life is a “test” and a “trust.” Our faith is tested and refined through every trial and tribulation. God demonstrates His faithfulness and we must learn to trust Him no matter what circumstances we find ourselves in.

The suffering we face builds the character of God's anointed one Jesus in our lives! That is something that we will carry with us when we become glorified men and women in the coming New Age, when we become fully mature ones in God's anointed one.