What good does our present afflictions have for us in life? Some may even think afflictions having any positive repercussions is foolish thinking. However, that may not be the case for a follower of Jesus. Pastor Joe Swords explains how our our present afflictions work to renew us into the likeness of Jesus. As Christ followers, the hope of the Gospel allows us to not lose heart as afflictions come our way. 2 Corinthians 4:7-18