Hebrews 11:35 Women received their dead raised to life again: and others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection. 36 And others had trial of cruel mocking and scourging, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment.
The diabolical reasoning that is often peddled in the preaching of the health/wealth gospel, where the adversity that befalls a Christian may be credited to a questionable relationship with God is not what the scripture teaches. Christians and unbelievers do suffer adversity from time to time, just like anyone else. The difference with Christians is that they are being led by The Spirit, and as such, whatever might come our way, be it good, bad or in between, it should be under the guidance of The Holy Ghost.
Jesus was led by The Spirit, and as such whatever befell Him, was under the supervision of God. But for us to think of ourselves as being above the adversities which affect other folk, just because we believe in God, would be a gross misunderstanding of what the scriptures teach on this point. We do have a refuge in Christ, but at times we would pass through the fire and the flood, in our journey to the kingdom.
The fairytale type of Christianity that is void of any adversity or disappointment is not what the Bible teaches. After listing the stunning victories and acts of the faithful in times past, the book of Hebrews reminds us that there were “others”, meaning that other believers had trials of no ordinary character, yet their faith in God was as solid as a rock.
Job 19:25 For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: 26 And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!