Present sufferings and future glory

Since we are God’s children, heirs of God we have no choice but to go through this present sufferings (Rom. 8:17-18). 

nd when we suffer, we must be patience, endure and keep our faith

with sure and clear hope in Christ Jesus.

That hope is “the glory that is to be revealed to us” (v. 18).

The present sufferings aren’t worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us (v. 18).

An eternal weight of glory isn’t worthy to be compared with momentary and light affliction

(2 Cor. 4:17; Rom. 8:18).  What is the glory that is to be revealed in the future

that isn’t worthy to be compared with the present suffering?

It is “the redemption of our body” (Rom. 8:23).  

At the last trumpet will sound, when Jesus comes back, the dead will be raised imperishable,

and we will be changed (1 Cor. 15:52).  He will transform the body of our humble state

into conformity with the body of His glory (Phil. 3:21). 

In addition, the future glory that will appear in the future is

we will enjoy eternal life in heaven and we will the Lord face to face (1 Cor. 13:12; Rev. 22:4)

and we will reign with Him forever and ever (Rev. 22:5).

The Lord God will illumine us (v. 5).

Therefore, in the midst of suffering,

we must be patience and endure with the conviction of the glory that will be revealed to us in the future.  

And we must faithfully fulfill our mission.

[This is a summary of the retired pastor’s sermon based on Romans 8:18.]