Romans 8:18
I consider that our present sufferings are not worth
comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.
Thoughts on this verse…
Paul knew hardship: take a look at the list of just some of
the difficult challenges he had to face in 2 Corinthians 11:22-33. His
"present sufferings" make most of our difficulties seem tame by
comparison. However, Paul could say confidently that the glory he would have
with Christ (cf. Col. 3:1-4) would be so incredible, with blessings so fantastic,
that his hardships are minor in comparison. That glory will also be ours! Now
isn't that fantastic news.
1 John 4:19
We love because he first loved us.
Thoughts on this verse…
We love others because God has first loved us. Our Heavenly
Father taught us how to love in Jesus. Our Abba Father has given us security
and confidence so we can love more fully. Our Holy and Almighty God loved us
boldly and sacrificially so we could properly understand and define love. We
are not the source of love: God is. We are not the great example of love: God
is. We tend to be careful and share our love with only those with whom we want
to share it: God's love is expansive and open to all. We love because he first
loved us.
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