When God’s Children Suffer
Recently I found an old book by a Puritan that had blessed me when I was first injured. I used to turn its pages with a mouth stick held between my teeth. I even drooled on a few pages! I noticed a sentence underlined: “The features of the narrow way are not all smoothness, brightness and greenness; but rather, thorns, briars, dust, and ruggedness – while we are on earth, it’s a race, it’s the battle, the burden, and often, the heavy heart. But the destination? It’s glory, honor, and joy everlasting.”
I smiled when I read that. Because hardship here only makes sense in light of God’s heaven, there. So, if you are having a rough day, push through the thorns and briars and keep pressing onward and upward. After all, you’ve got joy everlasting waiting for you at the finish line.
Why Should We Love the Return of Christ?
Pastor John Piper joins the podcast to share a hopeful vision for the second coming of Jesus. Hear how anticipating the return of Christ can help people who are suffering with hardship and disability today, plus the importance of cultivating a deep love for the Savior as we await his return.
