“For as the sufferings of Christ abound in
us, so our sufferings also aboundeth in Christ.” 2
Cor 1:5
One
will never find great strength in Christ until they no longer can or are unwilling
to depend on their own strength. Don’t find yourself bewildered as to your
suffering being strange, but instead understand that just as Christ suffered we
as followers are to become partakers of Christ’s sufferings, and likewise when
His glory shall be revealed we too can be glad with exceeding joy (1 Pt
4:12-13). The sufferings of life are the spiritual drawing cards to bring one
closer to Christ, allowing them grow in faith. Paul notes in Romans that suffering produces patience
for persevering, which in turn produce Christian character to build hope (Rom
5:3-4). By longing to avoid suffering and persecution you are stunting your
spiritual growth in and through Christ.
Know the highlights of partaking in Christ like suffering allows you a
greater wisdom and strength to encourage others in their suffering.
It
is only a crushed grape that can produce wine
HSAY…Todd
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