Suffering is part of being human, and following Jesus does not exempt us from it. Jesus Himself faced temptation, anguish, and the suffering of the cross. He submitted to the Father's will, enduring suffering for God's glory and for our salvation. Through faith in Jesus, we receive the Holy Spirit and become children and heirs of God. We do not suffer to earn our inheritance. Because of what Christ has done, we are united with Him and share in the hope of His resurrected life and eternal glory. That hope does not make our present pain insignificant. Hardship, sickness, loss, and uncertainty are real, and we can bring them honestly to God. Yet the apostle Paul reminds us that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. We can endure with courage because Jesus is with us now, and one day we will be with Him. Our suffering will be worth it all when we are with Jesus.
Not Worth Comparing (Suffering: Week 1)
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