“For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.” – Romans 8:18
Suffering is a reality. It will eventually touch every life to a greater or lesser extent. However, suffering is particularly visible in 2020. The Bible acknowledges the reality and the pain of suffering. The suffering you experience is real, painful, and hard. However, the Bible offers us ultimate and eternal hope in the face of suffering!
Paul knew suffering well, but he also understood that what lies ahead for followers of Jesus will be so great, so beautiful, so joyful, so delightful that it will be infinitely greater than all the suffering we experience during our brief lives!
As Christians, we will enjoy the perfect and gloriously overwhelming presence of God and Christ forever!
As Christians, God Himself will comfort us, wipe away our tears, and welcome us into an eternity that’s free from pain, sadness, suffering, and death!
As Christians, we will live forever in the renewed heaven and earth, richly enjoying creation as God made it to be!
As Christians, we will enjoy the fellowship of believers from every generation, nation, race, tribe, and tongue as we worship God right there in front of Him!
No matter how discouraged you might become from the very real suffering you‘re experiencing, hold on to the guaranteed promise of an infinitely brighter future in Christ which you will enjoy forever and ever!