Greetings,
Paul refers to our worst problems as nothing more than a “light affliction, which is but for a moment.”
2 Corinthians 4:17-18 (NKJV) – “For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, [18] while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.”
You may be thinking, “After all I’ve been through, if Paul realized the seriousness of what I’m facing, he wouldn’t make such a statement.” But the reason He could write those words is because he knew something about God’s pay-back for every struggle we face on earth.
When you get your first glimpse of Christ in heaven, I’m sure you’ll say that the trials and tribulation you endured on earth were nothing to compare with what you’ll enjoy for eternity! It’s like paying $1,000 for a trunk at an auction and discovering $10 million inside. Before your purchase, $1,000 may have seemed like a lot to pay for an empty trunk—but not after you discovered what it contained!
Lord, it will be worth anything I could ever go through on earth just to behold Your face. Your beauty will make everything I’ve endured seem as nothing. I can hardly wait for that day!
Today, I am worshiping with Worship Mob and “Adonai.”
We love you and are praying for you. Be INSPIRED!
Pastor