Showing posts with label Suffering Christ Persecuted Christian. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Suffering Christ Persecuted Christian. Show all posts

Monday, June 3, 2013

My God of Suffering and Joy



1 Corinthians 13:12
New International Version (NIV)
12 For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.

1 Peter 5:10
English Standard Version (ESV)
10 And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.

1 Peter 4:13
New International Version (NIV)
13 But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.

I have to admit I'm sometimes grumbling instead of rejoicing when I get to participate in the sufferings of Christ.  I won't fully understand suffering this side of eternity but I will on that day when I see my Savior face to face.  In the meantime I must trust that His grace is sufficient for me.

"Come To Jesus" - Gaither Vocal Band