“There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus… For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us” (Rom 8:1, 18).
I am “in Christ.” I was baptized into his death, buried with him that I might be raised to walk in newness of life (Rom 6:3-4). Therefore…
- The weight of groaning is not worth comparing with the glory that is on the horizon.
- The cross is not worth comparing with the crown which the Lord has laid up.
- The pain is not worth comparing with the pleasure God has promised.
- The grief is not worth comparing with the grandeur.
- The loss is not worth comparing with the life.
- The cancer is not worth comparing with the celebration.
- The tears are not worth comparing with the triumph.
- The poverty is not worth comparing with the provisions.
- The persecution is not worth comparing with the praise.
- The loneliness is not worth comparing with the love.
- The oppression is not worth comparing with the opportunity.
- And death—even death—is not worth comparing with the delight God has described.
For those blessed truths, I am thankful.
“Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!” (Psa 107:1)
