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| “I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.” |
| —Romans 8:18 |
When we walk through the shadow of darkness in our lives due to a variety of situations that overshadow us, one of the best protections we have is the hope that God gives us in the depth of our hearts. This hope lets us realize that, no matter how difficult today may seem, tomorrow will be a better day. In fact, hope allows us to believe that, in the end, God will conquer whatever currently assails us.
Notice what the Apostle Paul wrote, as recorded in Romans 8:18:
I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.
We don’t know all of the details of the suffering that Paul went through. We know he talks about a “thorn in the flesh.” But, we don’t know what physical problem Paul had to deal with in his life.
We do know that Paul was one who conquered the dark days by relying on the hope that God had placed in his heart. That hope gave Paul the assurance that God was working out all the details of Paul’s life in a way that would bring glory to God and, ultimately, produce the very best result for Paul.
At the beginning of another new day, we can take this same comfort. No matter what we may have to face this day, God has a perfect plan that He is working out in our lives for His glory and for our very best. We can take confidence in knowing that our future is the brightest future that anyone can possibly have because we belong to God who loves us, cares for us, and provides for us.
