Scripture: Romans 5: 3-5
Not only so, but we[c] also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.
Scripture Commentary:
2 Corinthians 12:9 says, “My grace is sufficient for you…” The dictionary defines suffering as, “the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship.” In Romans 5 Paul is writing to the Romans who will be experiencing difficulties as they grow in the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Jesus suffered and died for us.
Why do we think that because we accepted Him, we are to go through life on a bed of roses? With suffering we learn that we cannot go it alone. We can only move forward with God’s help and direction.
Our relationship with God begins with faith.
And in faith, Jesus delivers us from our past with His death and resurrection . Hope grows as we learn what God has for us. It gives us the promise of eternity with Him in His kingdom.
Paul tells us that we must become like Christ so we can overcome the earthly pitfalls of this world. We rejoice in suffering, not because we know God is using life’s difficulties and Satan’s attacks to build us. We thank God for these opportunities to grow and feel the power of God working through us.
God has taken us into His family. We are now children of God for eternity.
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