Did you know that suffering precedes glory and is part of God’s plan for our lives?
Jesus explains it to two of his disciples:
« How foolish you are, and how slow to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Did not the Messiah have to suffer these things and then enter his glory? »(Luke 24:25-26)
It was difficult for these disciples to understand that the glory of Jesus was preceded by suffering.
Yet even in Hebrews 2:9 we read that Jesus is « crowned with glory and honor because of the suffering of death ».
Jesus’ suffering was part of God’s plan. It was necessary.
However, this reality does not only apply to Jesus, it applies to all of God’s children.
We would like to share in the glory of God, but we don’t like the fact that « it is through many tribulations that we must enter the kingdom of God. »(Acts 14:22)
In order not to be disappointed and confused, we must absolutely understand that suffering can also be part of God’s plan for our lives.
Let us be courageous and persevere in the faith.
PRAYER:
Our Father who art in heaven, help us to understand that suffering is part of your plan for our lives.
It is in the precious name of your son Jesus Christ that we pray, Amen.
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