I truly appreciate all that you've shared. I haven't heard of the gentleman you mentioned but am familiar with Bonhoeffer and many other martyrs and saints.
I've found two books particularly helpful when the subject of suffering and hardship arise: Habakkuk and Job. I always suggest reading Habakkuk first because it is easier and in many ways Job picks up where Habakkuk leaves off.
I'll keep you in prayer and look forward to your future postings.
One aspect to consider about suffering and hardship tribulation in this world is
“
Beloved, think it not strange concerning
the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: but
rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings;
that,
when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but
on your part he is glorified.”
1 Peter 4:12-14 KJV
“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace.
In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”
John 16:33 KJV
“that I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and
the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;”
Philippians 3:10 KJV
Ultimately
“confirming the souls of the disciples, and
exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.”
Acts 14:22
and more details and instructions
“
Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
Be sober, be vigilant; because
your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: whom resist stedfast in the faith,
knowing that
the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.
But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus,
after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.”
1 Peter 5:6-11 KJV
“The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: and if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ;
if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.”
Romans 8:16-17
“For I reckon that
the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.”
Romans 8:18 KJV
Like a refiners fire for Christian’s , is this world just a thought to consider whatever we endure now can never compare to what is ahead in his promise