In other words, what you are going through now is nothing compared to the blessing you are going to receive for being faithful! You are going to experience His glory! You have been blessed with eternal life!
The best example of this kind of suffering is that of a woman in labor. She suffers the pains of contractions, often for many hours, but the moment that baby is born, she doesn’t remember the pain any more. That is a very poor illustration of what it is going to be like to experience heaven, but know that the little suffering you are dealing with now is nothing compared to the glory that you are going to experience.
Prayer for Today
Father, I praise you for the encouragement of your Word. Thank you for your precious promises to me. I look to you for hope, strength, and courage to face these short-term trials, knowing that glory awaits me! In Jesus’ name, Amen.