“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†(Romans 8:18).
Since we finished the story of Jonah last week, I thought I would use this week to share with you some of my favorite Bible verses. Having read through the entire Bible, there are more I could share with you. However, I selected some that may have a special meaning in your life as well.
The above verse I could say is like a life verse for me. I look beyond my own suffering and see much sickness, pain, and loneliness going on in this world. None of us will ever have to suffer the way Jesus did before and during the Crucifixion. He looked ahead in time and saw what this present world would be like. He suffered so we could have the hope of eternal life with Him.
No matter how much we may have to suffer in this life, we couldn’t begin to fathom what is in store for us when we reach Heaven’s shore. There’s nothing on this earth to compare it with. We cannot begin to express in words the glory of Heaven. As much as I desire to trade in this wretched body, view the beauty of Heaven, and be reunited with loved ones, I desire to see Jesus, Who made all of it possible. Knowing someday I will see Him face to face to thank Him for loving and dying for me gives me the hope I need to keep pressing on until His return. If we all continue to love and serve the Lord in spite of suffering, it will be well worth the wait to hear our Savior say, “well done†and “enter into the joy of thy lord.â€
Sue Winchester
Missouri
PRAY TOGETHER: Set aside time each day to pray for the upcoming WNAC National Convention, July 21-22 in Charleston, WV.
