24 October

“For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.” (2 Corinthians 4:17)

If only we could shift our focus from our pain during afflictions and see them as opportunities; and from problems to possible benefits, then we would give God the opportunity to demonstrate His power. Life with its challenges is very brief compared to the joys of eternity in glory. The afflictions help to keep us from pride; work out our salvation with fear and trembling; strengthen our faith and refine us.

ACTION: Look beyond life’s challenges into eternity as you meditate on how Jesus suffered on the cross on a Friday, had a silent Saturday, rose from death on Sunday, and is alive forevermore.

PRAYER: Lord, please grant us the grace to live in such a way that we will be commended for our faith, while our afflictions will work out glory for us in eternity.