REASONS FOR AFFLICTION
TEXTS: James 5:9-11

INRODUCTION
“Yea and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.” 2 Tim. 3:12. this is the truth but when someone goes into some kind of  suffering, it is proper to investigate and find out why. This is because not all afflictions that come to a child of God have God’s approval.

SOME REASONS FOR AFFLICTION
Some problems are allowed by God to try you as a child of God. In this circumstance, God and the devil is the examiners- Job. 1:8-22; Job 2:3-8. One way
to identify such a situation is that in spite of Your confession of sins binding the devil and fervent prayers for a change, the situation remains the In such a situation, hold on to God; do not be discouraged, keep standing in faith and it Would soon be over. Rom. 8:18; 2 Cor. 4:17.

You may be the cause of the affliction you are going through – Ps. 107:17-19. if Trace your problem to sin, confess and turn from it, make necessary restitution
and pray for healing.

Afflictions from the devil without permission from God. This could be due to negligence, ignorance or lack of prayer. Pray persistently against this, standing on
the word of God.

CONCLUSION
Trace the cause of the afflictions you are going through and take necessary steps to overcome them.