Let us rejoice even in tribulation, praise God, and declare His glory!

When I received the message, "We rejoice in the hope of the glory of God"

(Romans 5:2),

it reminded me of "We also rejoice in our sufferings" (v. 3).

The reason we rejoice in our sufferings is

because we hope for the glory when God returns

(1 Thessalonians 4:13-17; 1 Corinthians 15:51-52; Philippians 3:21).

Additionally, we rejoice in our sufferings because Christ is being preached

(Philippians 1:18).

Therefore, even if we are locked in the deep prison,

we pray and sing hymns to God (Acts 16:24-25).

We proclaim to our own souls, "Why are you downcast, O my soul?

Why so disturbed within me?  Put your hope in God" as we seek God,

and through His presence and help, we continue to praise Him

(Psalms 42:5, 11; 43:5).

The reason is that the Lamb

who was slain is worthy to receive glory and praise

(Revelation 5:12-13).

God loved us and chose us in Christ before the creation of the world,

predestining us to be His children so that we might praise the grace

and glory He has freely given us in the One He loves, Jesus Christ

(Ephesians 1:4-6).

"Therefore, I will praise You all day long and proclaim Your glory"

(Psalms 71:8).