Theme:
Suffering is part of life, but as Christians, we have hope. Our hope is found in God’s promises, His presence, and the future He has for us.
Key Verse
Romans 8:18 – “I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.”
Message
Suffering is real. It’s painful, and it can make us question God’s goodness. But the Bible reminds us that our suffering is temporary, and it pales in comparison to the glory that awaits us. As Christians, we have hope even in our darkest moments.
Sermon
Dear friends, I know that many of you are walking through difficult seasons. Some of you are facing illness, loss, or trials that seem unendurable. And it’s easy in those moments to question God—Why is this happening? Where is God in the midst of my suffering?
But I want to remind you today of the hope we have in Christ. In Romans 8:18, Paul writes, “I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.” Paul is telling us that the pain we feel right now is temporary. It’s real, it’s hard, but it’s not forever.
The hope we have as Christians is that suffering is not the end. God promises that one day, all things will be made new. One day, there will be no more pain, no more tears, no more suffering. In the meantime, God is with us. He walks through the suffering with us, giving us strength to endure.
Jesus Himself suffered. He understands our pain, and He is with us in our pain. And even in the midst of suffering, He offers us peace. We may not understand why we suffer, but we can trust that God is good, and that He has a plan for our lives.
So, in times of suffering, hold on to hope. Trust in God’s promises. Know that your suffering is not the end of the story. There is a glory that is coming, and it will far outweigh anything we face here on earth. Keep your eyes fixed on the hope that is found in Christ.