Monday, September 23, 2019

Hope through the suffering


Romans 5:1-4

Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God.  Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. 

Can you honestly say that you are happy in your sufferings?  I know that I find that hard.  At the same time, I truly know that the Lord our God has a plan for me so while there are times that I get frustrated through sufferings, I somehow also remain hopeful. I have had people question how I can be positive when I get the raw end of the deal.  I believe this scripture really explains it.  It is through suffering that perseverance comes and from perseverance that character comes and then from there comes hope. 

Today I want to encourage you, if you are suffering through something in your life, remember to remain hopeful as God is pouring out his love for you through it.

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