“For I consider 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
Think about that! The worst thing you have ever had to go through, the toughest thing in your life, the situation that you have cried the most tears over. God says that no matter what suffering
you have had to endure what is to come is so amazing that our
trials are so small in contrast they are not even worthy of
being compared.
“For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a
far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory,
while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen.” 2 Corinthians 4:17-18
‘far more exceeding‘, I love those words! and notice the end of
the verse, I think it reveals something key. Our trials fall into perspective when we refuse to look at the things which are
seen (pain, hate, selfishness, impossible circumstances) and instead set are focus on those things we can not see, eternal things, things that will last.
“Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy. If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are you,…” 1 Peter 4:12-14
How often do I look at trials as some strange thing that has
happen to me, but I shouldn’t! Not only that but God tells
us to rejoice. Rejoice, again because of what is to come.
“My brethren, count it all JOY when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.” James 1:2-4Count it all joy. So when you list off your problems the top ofyour list should read Joy. Hard stuff hun? This is something that I think we have to do consciously. We don’t just automatically have joy when things ‘go wrong’ . No, we have to again set our minds to consider it joy. How can we possible do that? Because God has told us the good things our trials will produce. We don’t look at the trial
we look at what wonderful thing we know will come as a result of the
the trial. It’s called faith.
“And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint…” Romans 5:3-5
GLORY in!
“rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer;” Romans 12:12
Are you patient in tribulation? Am I?
“These thing I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” John 16:33
Wow, I can remember running into this verse for the ‘first’ time.
It’s a bit of a blow if you have been expecting life to be a breeze
to find that in actuality God has promised us that we will have
tribulation in this world. But praise God He has overcome the
world! Not only that but in Him we can have peace. Do you
have peace in your trial? If not remember it is not because it’s
unavailable. Ask God to help you to have peace in Him and
expect that you will have to let Him change some of the ways
you think in order for that peace to fill you.
“And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be NO MORE death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.” Revelation 21:4Here is our ultimate comfort and stay. This promise from God that however bad it is right now it won’t always be that way. All ofour sorrow all of our crying, all of our pain will one day pass away
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