God sends trials to test and strengthen our faith. The threats of suffering and dissension stand the test of time as we patiently wait in faith until the Lord returns. In His mercy and compassion, the Lord uses these things to make us perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. In our times of dissension, realize that He hears all that is said, and He condemns grumbling. Remain patient, not breaking faith with Him or each other, so that we can draw closer to Him and
to others in the body.