Suffering is not something that we seek, but it does come to all people at times in life. Jesus suffered on the cross for our sins. The thorns, the nails, the stripes on his back, the ridicule were all a part of the suffering he endured because of his love for us. Down through the ages, those who became his disciples understood that their allegiance to him meant suffering would be a part of their lives. Not just the natural cycle of life's suffering, but suffering because of their belief in Jesus as Lord of life.