Everybody hurts. Most people hear those words and instantly recall the R.E.M. hit song. I can assure you that today's message will comfort you a whole lot more than listening to music will. It's one of the most common questions: 'What is God's purpose in suffering?' Today, we'll attempt to answer that question not with a deep, theological treatise, but with a brief Biblical overview that I pray will give you some hope for the future regardless of your circumstances at this very moment whether you're a believer or a non-believer.