For our momentary light affliction is producing for us an absolutely incomparable eternal weight of glory. —2 Corinthians 4:17
When it seems that we are constantly in the fire, our emotions tell us this will go on forever. That is when we need to remind ourselves of the truth: there will be an end to the process. It won’t last forever.
All suffering is purposeful and intentional. God has a specific objective in mind for our suffering. He knows exactly the intensity and the duration needed to fulfill His purposes. He won’t allow our suffering to last any longer or to be any more severe than is necessary to accomplish His will.
God has promised that one day “death will be no more; grief, crying, and pain will be no more” (Rev. 21:4). So, when your eyes are filled with tears and there seems to be no hope, take courage. Lift up your head, give thanks, endure, and know that it will not be long before your faith will be rewarded with the sight of the One who has promised to be with you to the end.
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Lies Women Believe: And the Truth that Sets Them Free ©2001 Nancy Leigh DeMoss ©Revived Hearts Foundation
Scripture taken from The CSB
Make it Personal
How does knowing that your suffering won’t last forever help you to keep trusting God in the here and now?