Read the Scripture: Romans 5:3-10
Rom 5:3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;Rom 5:4 And patience, experience; and experience, hope:Rom 5:5 And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.Rom 5:6 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.Rom 5:7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die.Rom 5:8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.Rom 5:9 Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.Rom 5:10 For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.Thank you that through the pressure and testing you give a deep sense of joy. I trust that you will release in my heart your love, to steady me and enfold me and keep me strong and rejoicing.Life Application: Are we surprised by suffering? Did Jesus promise or demonstrate a trouble-free life? What is the 'inside information' about the goal of suffering that produces joyful expectation?
Rom 5:3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;Rom 5:4 And patience, experience; and experience, hope:Rom 5:5 And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.Rom 5:6 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.Rom 5:7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die.Rom 5:8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.Rom 5:9 Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.Rom 5:10 For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.Thank you that through the pressure and testing you give a deep sense of joy. I trust that you will release in my heart your love, to steady me and enfold me and keep me strong and rejoicing.Life Application: Are we surprised by suffering? Did Jesus promise or demonstrate a trouble-free life? What is the 'inside information' about the goal of suffering that produces joyful expectation?
