Romans 12:12
New King James Version (NKJV)
12 rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer;
We go through times as believers when heaven seems shut up and there is no end in sight of the pain and suffering we experience. There are days when we don't even want to get out of bed and we began to question God and our faith. Paul tells us here in Romans to be patient in tribulation. This is no easy task as weeks and months and years pass.
Paul was no stranger to suffering. (see 2 Corinthians 11:24-33) He knew pain so deep he even despaired of life 2 Corinthians 1:8. So the question his how and why did this godly man suffer so much and how did he make it through to receive his crown?
First Paul desired to know Jesus above all else:
We go through times as believers when heaven seems shut up and there is no end in sight of the pain and suffering we experience. There are days when we don't even want to get out of bed and we began to question God and our faith. Paul tells us here in Romans to be patient in tribulation. This is no easy task as weeks and months and years pass.
Paul was no stranger to suffering. (see 2 Corinthians 11:24-33) He knew pain so deep he even despaired of life 2 Corinthians 1:8. So the question his how and why did this godly man suffer so much and how did he make it through to receive his crown?
First Paul desired to know Jesus above all else:
Philippians 3:10 that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death,
Second with Paul's great calling came with great revelation with this came great suffering to keep him humble. 2 Corinthians 12:7-10.
Finally Paul knew his suffering was not in vain.
Second with Paul's great calling came with great revelation with this came great suffering to keep him humble. 2 Corinthians 12:7-10.
Finally Paul knew his suffering was not in vain.
Romans 5
New King James Version (NKJV)
5 Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have[a] peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3 And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; 4 and perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.
Take heart your suffering like Paul's is not in vain. Let it do its work in your life that God has intended. You will be bless and receive a crown.
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