Suffering: Finding True Peace, Joy and Happiness in
the Midst of Life’s
Challenges, Problems and Difficulties
By: Venatius Agbasiere
ISBN#978-1-5462-2431-0 (sc)
A CBM Book Review
10.0 out of 10.0 stars
Venatius Agbasiere takes a truthful look at suffering, relates
them to readers in a Biblical sense, giving hope and encouragement for the
journey of life. An outstanding read! ~ CBM Book Marketing
The plight of mankind, many ask why? Why is there so much
suffering in the world? In his
book, Suffering: Finding True Peace,
Joy and Happiness in the Midst of Life’s Challenges, Problems and Difficulties,
Venatius Agbasiere looks at suffering, the how and the why God uses seasons
to build character, teach and make us pliable as clay is molded into a
beautiful vessel. This going from desert to desert to bring His chosen ones
into the Promised Land is a actually a type of training ground that the author
calls a “breaking.” He states that, “Breaking is painful, breaking is
frustrating, breaking is uncomfortable, but blessing comes afterwards, so
please, do not give up during the time of breaking.” Further stating, “There is
a blessing in breaking. We are broken by God in order to be blessed.”
The above statement gives insight into the focus of the
book, as additional Biblical input builds the foundation as he preaches from
the Scriptures. His book is meant to encourage the Body of Christ and to give
understanding during the difficult seasons of life in order to make way for God
to work and bring His blessings into one’s life. Offering his own experiences
going from a third world country to the United States, his book states that all
suffer, just in different ways. He reminds those that are doing well to not
look upon those who are suffering, but presents a compassionate look at
people’s sufferings.
Instrumentally, he teaches that God cared for the Israelites
through all they went through. Similarly, we are to remember this that God does
not change and He will not abandon us. He will provide us of all our needs and
seasons do come to an end. God turns all into good for His Kingdom. (Romans
8:28)
Highly recommended as a must-read for
every Christian, whether a new or mature believer.