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</html>";s:4:"text";s:25075:"How can this passage encourage us today? As Christians, we know we will suffer at some point. It might seem like we’re suffering now, but if the example of Jesus is anything to go by, on that day when we finally stand before God, I’m sure there won’t be a thought given to what we’ve had to endure. Bible verses about enjoying life. He said, âThe nationâs leaders, the chief priests, and the teachers of the Law of Moses will make the Son of Man suffer terribly. 2 Cor 1:3-7. Have you ever worked really hard at something in the hope that it will pay off in the future? A couple of years back, I’d torn some ligaments in my knee. Yet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory he will reveal to us later. None. His delight began in the mind and was digested in the heart. 2 Cor 4:16-18. Heb 12:7-11. Here are five biblical reasons why God allows suffering. And what exactly is this prize? Question: "Why is God going to send a strong delusion in the end times?" And yet, he never seemed to complain. He will be rejected and killed, but three days later he will rise to life.â Then Jesus explained clearly what he meant. For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. I was simply amazed at the number of people struggling witâ¦ all that God is for you in Christ explodes with faith, and joy, and love. She has devoted a time every day learning the Bible and strengthening her relationship with God. It is paradoxical that the nation chosen for exaltation and selected to be a special means of divine revelation should also be destined for suffering which would exceed that of any other nation of the world. The Book. 1 Peter 2:19-21 ESV / 2 helpful votes It may help for us to pause and ask ourselves these questions: What is the point of the suffering? No quid pro quo. Suffering now, glory later. These verses of comfort are relatable and easy to understand. When we feel like we no longer want to love and serve others the way that God has asked us to, remembering the prize at the end can help us to continue in obedience. It is true that we must suffer now in order to experience glory later. No earning our way into Godâs graces and benefits. Our current light affliction is working for us a more eternal weight of glory. We suffer so that we can comfort others. The Trinity Doctrine in Christianity. Suffer Now, Glory Later. Suffering that comes as a result of âtaking up our cross to follow himâ strengthens us by helping us experience a greater oneness with Christ until the day we find eternal rest in his presence and glory. Well-Fed in the Wilderness. And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness We praise God now, and we praise Him eternally as well. This great, great portion of Scripture will command our attention on several occasions. We see the same principle at work here in Philippians 2:9-11. But in verses 12-13, Peter insists that we must also think in terms of continuity. Paul writes, âFor I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to usâ (verse 18). God's discipline here is painful, but it reaps later rewards. ... Prayers and Bible Verses to Help With Anxiety and Stress. Earlier, Paul urges the Philippians to continue “striving together as one for the faith of the gospel” (Philippians 1:27), and we see that this course of action might see them suffer for their faith (1:29). Krishna has been a Christian since birth. If we look closely enough at his suffering and hope, his sorrow and joy, we will find comfort for our wilderness â for the days, or weeks, or even years God carries us through pain, weakness, loss, or suffering. Nada. In verse 30, Paul empathizes with the Philippian church’s suffering by reminding them that he has gone through the same. Philippians 2:3-4 shows us what this might entail, and it involves some sacrifice of comfort. Perhaps some of us are already experiencing some form of suffering. The doctor informed me that it would require an intensive rehabilitation program, spending time in the gym and in physiotherapy strengthening the muscles around my injured knee. Here are 15 scripture verses with words that have the power to give that comfort. The Bible teaches Christians especially the youth to enjoy life. Paul goes on to indicate that his suffering has not ended (v. 30). And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. They also knew that Paul found strength to endure his suffering because he saw it as a way of participating in Jesus’ sufferings and becoming more like Him (Philippians 3:10-11). Just like the hope of playing soccer again helped to pull me through the tough moments of my rehab, Paul reminds us to look forward to the glorious promise of eternity. The Bible equips us to deal with any suffering we face and bring us closer to Him. Like Father Damien, the Apostle Paul was no stranger to suffering. It is said to be the happiest part of the Bible, yet it is made in prison. But the reality is, God takes NO pleasure in my suffering. We can be confident, that although we suffer as Christ did, we also will be glorified as Christ is. Yet, Father Damien was committed to serving the residents of Kalowao until he, too, eventually succumbed to leprosy himself, passing away in Hawaii at age 49. But in verse 5, Paul urges them to “have the same mindset as Christ Jesus”—humility and obedience to God now because just like Jesus, it will lead to the reward that God has waiting for them in eternity. On top of the dangers of being exposed to different sexually transmitted diseases when a partner cheats, illness can occur. playing soccer. Answer: The Bible makes it clear why God is sending a strong delusion in the end times: âThey perish because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. And even more, they can take heart that the glory waiting for them on the day of Christ will far outweigh the sacrifices they have to make now. And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffer eth violence, and the violent take it by force. But I am not ashamed! He was only 24 years old when he sailed from his homeland in Belgium to serve the people of Hawaii. If youâre not a âBible person,â donât worry. ... 10. This is the same contrast from verse 17, which said we suffer with Christ and then we will be glorified with Him. Now this may not be a correct interpretation of that Scripture, but I tell you, itâs a marvelous truth that Godâs Word teaches. A few years later in 1873, there was a call for volunteers to minister to the leprosy colony of Kalowao, a quarantine area where hundreds of native Hawaiians who had contracted leprosy would be sent to, and where they would live out the remainder of their lives, and eventually die. We must ârejoiceâ now (verse 12) in order to ârejoiceâ later in heaven (verse 13). Let's open our Bibles at this time now to the study of the scripture that God has brought us to, 1 Peter chapter 3; 1 Peter chapter 3. Jesus Speaks about His Suffering and Death - Jesus began telling his disciples what would happen to him. The right word at the right time can help us when we need comfort in our suffering. Philippians is written by Paul around A.D. 61, during his imprisonment in Rome. They could then, take comfort that God would sustain them as well, and that ultimately their testimonies would bring God glory. You watch his pen âdraw outâ meaning. 5-8), we saw Paul encouraging the Philippian church to take on the humility of Christ—a humility that saw Him obedient even to the point of death. This might seem puzzling for those of us who are struggling to stay afloat, unable to see how any of it could be for our good. When I was in Virginia this past week, I met a number of wonderful Christians -- some of whom I had met before, others who were new to me. The word “therefore” at the start of verse 9 is key; it shows us the link between yesterday and today’s passage. In short, he would be surrounded by suffering. So that’s what I set about doing over the next year—spending countless hours progressively building up the strength and mobility that my knee had lost. The predicted suffering of Israel is one of the major aspects of Biblical prophecy concerning the future of this people. God gives us the ability to enjoy our possessions. David feasted upon what he saw. The Philippians can have certainty in this promise because they have seen it in the life, death, and exaltation of Jesus; they can be sure that continued perseverance now will see them enjoy a glorious eternity with Him in the future. You see for yourself whether the meaning is really there. Itâs just that one goes hand in hand with the other. â¦ I met others who were battling with cancer. He had received 39 lashings five times, at least three beatings, and had been stoned, shipwrecked, and experienced numerous other dangers in his travels, sometimes even from his own people (2 Corinthians 11:24-29). ... 2 Timothy 1:12 "Thatâs why I am suffering now. And that is what verse 11 is saying. Lamentations 3:31-33 says:. At my first post-surgery checkup with the doctor, I only had one question—what would I need to do to be back playing soccer at the same level as before my injury? Our suffering now is evidence of the righteousness of God's judgment later when he takes vengeance justly. Let us look to the heavenly source of heroism that sustained Paul and the Philippian church—our heavenly Father. Zero. 18 For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. Your suffering now is nothing compared to the greater things awaiting you. How will we respond when it comes? It wasn’t going to be easy for the Philippians to value others above themselves (2:3), and to look out not for their own interests but the interests of others (2:4). But in verse 5, Paul urges them to âhave the same mindset as Christ Jesusââhumility and obedience to God now because just like Jesus, it will lead to the reward that God has waiting for them in eternity. Commenting on this passage, Thomas Brooks says: The Philippians can have certainty in this promise because they have seen it in the life, death, and exaltation of Jesus; they can be sure that continued perseverance now will see them enjoy a glorious eternity with Him in the future. Let's take some time this evening, as we look together to the Word of God, to examine 1 Peter chapter 2. Here, Paul is showing the Philippian church what their sacrifice will lead to. Father Damien would be constantly surrounded by disease, as well as the sorrow of people who had been ripped from their families. But the Bible actually has other things to say about the bad things that can happen to us and how God is always there to put us back on the right path. Updated Bible Version 1.9 ARRAY(0x5610ba035940) The Webster Bible ARRAY(0x5610ba035b20) World English Bible ARRAY(0x5610ba035d00) In that moment—awestruck by the glories of eternity and the reward of His everlasting presence—there will be no doubt that it was all worth it. You listen to John Piper. Contextual Overview 17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together. It’s glory beyond our wildest imaginations—Jesus exalted above everything and worshipped by the entire universe. The story of Father Damien has always inspired me. The Philippian church knew of Paul’s suffering, and could see how God sustained him, despite the trials and tough times he went through (v. 19). At first glance, Paul’s words don’t seem very encouraging to the Philippi church, or to any of us who are in the middle of suffering. The process was long and arduous, but I knew that I needed to put in the hard work so I could get back on the pitch with my teammates.  Suffer Now, Glory Later - In Philippians, Paul says he considers it a "privilege" to be able to suffer for Christ. âFor I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.â â Romans 8:18 (ESV) 19 For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God. Job 6 Summary: In Job chapters 6 and 7 we have a speech from Job.This speech is in reaction to Eliphazâs response to Jobâs first speech.. And what Job will be reacting to is Eliphazâs assertion â from his own personal experiences â that wicked people suffer. 9-11), we see what that humility and obedience leads to—glory. Like Paul and the Philippians, let us strive for the faith of the gospel together, carrying on the legacy of pointing others to Jesus even in the midst of suffering. My hope is that, like Paul, we would consider it a privilege to suffer for Christ. Christ’s humility and obedience leads to Him receiving the prize that Paul details for us in 2:9-11. Yet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory he will give us later. It was certainly not the most pleasant of environments. I met another man whose son is so mentally disturbed that he has to be kept in a very expensive hospital for treatment which costs $50,000 a year. In the previous verses (vv. 1 Timothy 6:6-8 Now there is great gain in godliness with contentment, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. In fact, in Paul’s letter to the church in Philippi, he says that we should take it for granted that those of us who believe in Jesus will also suffer for Him—and that we should consider it a “privilege” (v. 29, NLT). 6. Why is believing in Christ and suffering for Him so closely related? We donât suffer now SO THAT WE MIGHT receive glory later. You look at a Bible text on the screen. Despite all the suffering that Paul has experienced, he exemplifies to the Philippian church—and even to us today—the goodness of God through it all. Father Damien’s service to God, despite enduring suffering, is a clear example to us about what it means to be a follower of Christ, and points others to a Savior who suffered for us. "Even though we're suffering now, things are going to work out, but not like 'I'm going to get that job' or 'I've lost this loved one and I'm going to meet someone new.' Bible Verses about Suffering - Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because weâ¦ I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with theâ¦ Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with theâ¦ But even if you should suffer for what is right, you areâ¦ He was despised and rejected by mankind, a man of suffering, andâ¦ And in this passage (vv. 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