For I consider [from the standpoint of faith] that the sufferings of the present life are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is about to be revealed to us and in us! Romans 8:18 AMP
The Charge:
Again, from Paul's perspective, we read here of another experience that hangs on faith, and that would be trials and tough times. I do not know of anyone who can correctly predict what kind of trials God will bring His way, but the only thing that a man can really do is to ask God for grace and strength to be able to stand up under these circumstances. Let it be known that the one thing that's guaranteed in this earthly life is that there will be tough times I cannot pray my way out of them, but I can successfully navigate through them with the right heart and mentality. This is where faith comes in. From yesterday's verse, we defined faith as 'strong belief in the doctrines of a religion, based on spiritual conviction rather than proof' and 'complete trust or confidence in someone or something.
When it comes to faith, I do not wait for something to make sense to my physical senses. My senses will never be able to fully understand how I am able to press on in the face of trials, even when nothing seems to make sense. You see the dilemma between the physical and the spiritual? It is because faith is first spiritual, and then the evidence of the spiritual is made manifest in the decisions and steps that I take in the physical. When tough times come, it is from the spiritual abundance of faith and hope that have been stored up that I can draw on, press on and labour on. If there is nothing to draw on, there will be nothing to provide comfort and succour. This world has nothing to offer you except suffering and pain, and it means that if I will stand, I must be filled with the right stuff.
The Conclusion:
I have to know that there is something amazing and awesome ahead; therefore I cannot get distracted by the issues of the past or present. Life will happen to the best of us; dispensations and generations come and go, and physical death is am appointment all of us must keep, if the Lord tarries long enough. There is a glory to be made manifest to and in me. It is the Presence of God in me that will shine out and speak to other people. The world is very seriously waiting for the earnest manifestation of the sons of God, who will draw the hearts of men back to God. That is how His glory will be revealed, and it is a privilege to be called to be part of this glory. God has no problem shining out of me, but would I let Him? Would I offer my life as a platform for Him to reveal His glory? God's time of favour is here.
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