We have all faced problems in our families, our relationships, our health, or in our work that have caused us to think about quitting or walking away. As we face troubles, it is easy to focus on the pain rather than our ultimate goal. The apostle Paul explains that no matter what happens to us in this life, as Christians, we have the assurance of eternal life when all suffering and pain will end.
2 Corinthians 4:16-18 (NLT) 16That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day. 17For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever! 18So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever.
Our troubles should not diminish our faith or discourage us from attending service. Renew your commitment and focus on the reward of our faith.
