For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is going to be revealed to us.
Romans 8:18, CSB
Christ is our example of love, enduring even hatred and persecution to bring others to the knowledge of His love and the hope of eternal life with Him.
Amen. I might make a post about it soon, but this reminded me that yesterday in a new/growing believer class, a Christian for 24 years realized the problems we face can come from God’s love and desire to grow us, and He suddenly found a new level of peace. A 3-month-old Christian (who, like the 24-year-old, is mid-50s in actual age) was able to grasp God’s love working in us means sometimes being a doormat (welcoming and cleaning feet), but more importantly it means actively loving his wife even when they have a disagreement and (we now have hope before) a fight. We are already hearing about one of their best afternoons and nights together in years.
God is good.
A needed perspective
Amen. I might make a post about it soon, but this reminded me that yesterday in a new/growing believer class, a Christian for 24 years realized the problems we face can come from God’s love and desire to grow us, and He suddenly found a new level of peace. A 3-month-old Christian (who, like the 24-year-old, is mid-50s in actual age) was able to grasp God’s love working in us means sometimes being a doormat (welcoming and cleaning feet), but more importantly it means actively loving his wife even when they have a disagreement and (we now have hope before) a fight. We are already hearing about one of their best afternoons and nights together in years.
God is good.