But our great source of comfort is in verse 5 of our text. For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ. Our Lord Himself has been there. The word make is turns. He turns us on our bed.
Infirmity has benefits.
We are made to see the vanity of all earthly things. There is no real value in anything on this earth. We do not learn this in the easy school of good health and prosperity. Another benefit is that when we hurt we are more sympathetic toward those who hurt. Listen to His Word in the assembly of the saints.