For our light and
momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. 2
Corinthians 4:17
I have always been fascinated by the disciple Paul after his
conversion on the road to Damascus. He
never wavered on his commitment to sharing the Good News of the gospel despite
some difficult circumstances he faced like being beaten and imprisoned for his
faith. We would be wise to learn from
Paul’s behavior as he always seemed to understand that his trails and suffering
were only temporary. He was always able
to press on, knowing that one day he would be able to obtain God’s rest and
rewards.
As we face our own personal troubles, it’s easy for us to
lose our focus and zero in on our pain rather than the ultimate goal. Just as athletes are somehow able to perform
and focus on the finish line rather than their discomfort, we too must focus on
the rewards that await for us in heaven for our faith and the joy that will
last eternally.
No matter what happens to us in this lifetime, we have the
assurance of eternal life, where there will be no more suffering, sorrow or
pain. Thanks be to God!
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