It Was Worth It

Krystal Walker
Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church
Mathis, Texas

For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. -Romans 8:18 ESV

We like the thought of sharing in Christ's glory, but what about sharing in His suffering?
2020 was a roller coaster and everyone dealt with some form of distress. I believe this past year helped us to not only focus and long for God's delivering power, but to seek for his keeping power. We went from wanting an immediate rescue, to Lord keep me even in this. We knew this pandemic wasn't intended to have a quick fix, nor a brief occurrence. In this time as we wait and depend on God our faith should be maturing. I learned the need for maturation of faith When my daughter went through her 3 year cancer journey. A year after her diagnosis she was in remission but still had to endure the plan that was set to ensure that she would reach that 85% success rate.

So you mean to tell me the cancer is gone but she must suffer the effects of chemo for 2 more years? Yes. Because to get to the intended purpose, you must take the intended route. The route that has the proven success rate. God has a plan for your suffering not to harm you but Jeremiah 29:11 reminds us that his plan is to give us a future and a hope. Never try to end your journey or suffering prematurely for on the other side of suffering is where your promise destination lies and His glory is revealed.

Scripture Reading
Monday - Romans 8
Tuesday - Jeremiah 29
Wednesday - Psalms 73
Thursday - 2 Corinthians 12:1-10
Friday - James 1
Saturday - Haggai 2:1-9