Through him we have also obtained access by faith into his grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, Romans 5:2-3
The peace of God is the beginning of everything in the Christian view. They access by faith into his grace is something more then, and after the peace of God. Because of Jesus we have grace by God. God loves each of us and offers grace to us.
Paul list sufferings as one of the blessings. Suffering refers to the troubles and difficulties that may affect our lives. Such as, school, jobs, family situations, money, physical needs, tragic circumstances, sorrow, illness, persecution, loneliness, and missed treatment.
In the middle of these sufferings, God is with us. He enables us to depend on him and helps us to grow closer to him. In tough times we also gave strength and maturity. This helps us to overcome the difficulties in our life. Instead of falling into despair, suffering produces perseverance. God’s grace helps us to look beyond our present situation and and find hope in our relationship with God. As we wait for Jesus to return, God’s love pours into us through the Holy Spirit to comfort us in our suffering. As we wait for Jesus to return, God‘s love pours into us through the Holy Spirit to comfort us in our suffering.
How do you view your suffering?
Do you comprehend are suffering as a spiritual blessing?
When you go through suffering, do you see you growing in strength and maturity in Christ?
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank you for your grace. Thank you for the hope we have in Jesus. I pray that as we go through sufferings on earth, that we will persevere. I pray that we will lean into you and trust you.
In Jesus Name
Amen
