Sufferings Redeemed

 1 Kings 9; 2 Chronicles 8; Psalms. 136; Romans 5

“Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us…”

Romans 5:3-5

Our sufferings are one of the ways God gets our attention. We are humbled and we become aware again of how dependent we are on God for all things. Sufferings are also a means to grow in hope. We receive a living hope for our eternity with God through our faith in the finished work of Christ on the cross for us. However, this living hope is made real in the process of God redeeming our sufferings to produce in us perseverance, character, and hope. It’s in our struggles and pain that our hope in God is clarified and made real.

How is God redeeming our sufferings for his glory in our lives today?

“Lord Jesus, thank you for transforming my sufferings into new hope today, for your glory.”