IT WILL BE WORTH IT ALL

 

Wednesday, March 8, 2023

 

IT WILL BE WORTH IT ALL

 

Rom 8:15-18

15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.

16 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:

17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.

18 For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. KJV

 

          Lynn Anderson sang a song with these lyrics: I beg your pardon. I never promised you a rose garden. Along with the sunshine, there’s gotta be a little rain some time.

 

          What a difference chapter 8 is from the conflicted agony of chapter 7. Paul transitions from facing both ways to facing forward. He has uncovered his deficiencies and discovered Christ’s perfection. He speaks of adoption, inheritance, and consolation.

 

          This seems to be the season of “manifold temptations” Peter told us about (1 Peter 1:6). If you are enduring sufferings take comfort in the final outcome.

 

          The Browns, who recorded a song depicting the life of Little Jimmy Brown (bum-bum-bum-bum). If you remember that then you are somewhat old. I recently learned that they are responsible for an old chorus we used to sing in church. You may remember it.

 

WHEN WE SEE CHRIST

The Browns

 

Oft times the day seems long, our trials hard to bear,

We're tempted to complain, to murmur and despair;

But Christ will soon appear to catch His Bride away,

All tears forever over in God's eternal day.

 

It will be worth it all when we see Jesus,

Life's trials will seem so small when we see Christ;

One glimpse of His dear face all sorrow will erase,

So bravely run the race till we see Christ.

 

Lord, it seems that our songs are now in a minor key, but one day we will sing a new song because your word is right, and all your works are done in truth. Thank you for salvation and for assuring us that it will be worth it all. AMEN