For those of us who are trusting in Christ we have a
truth from God’s word which is important for us to keep in mind. It will be
helpful for us to allow this truth to shape our understanding and perspective
of what happens in life.
The truth is that the problems and troubles we
endure as we stand for Christ are small [this next part is critically important…]
when we understand them in the light of eternity. Think about it: anything
which is finite and temporary is small in the light of eternity.
Please know I am not trying to make light of anyone’s
troubles. I would never want to do that. It is my basic inclination to “weep
with those who weep.” However, I am trying to help put our troubles in
perspective. What I am sharing is based on biblical truth, it is based on the
truth that eternal life with God is real.
“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though
outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day
by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory
that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on
what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is
eternal.” 2 Cor. 4:16-18
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