It is for discipline that you have to endure. God is treating you as sons. For what son is there whom his father does not discipline (Hebrews 12:7 ESV)
Discipline
When our difficulties loom in front of our eyes and hearts, we might wonder what is happening. Perhaps most often, we assume the Almighty God is punishing us, rightly so, for our rebellions, disobedience, and sin.
But God does not punish His children twice. And He already punished Jesus for every sin we have committed, are committing, and will commit.
So, what is going on?
God is not punishing us, but treating us like His children.
Punishment is judicial, discipline is guidance.
Punishment is angry, discipline is hopeful.
Punishment is finished when it is done, discipline has an eternal aim.
Punishment is cold, discipline is warm and loving.
We are peculiar, God disciplines us.