“We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love.”Romans 5:3-5 NLT
Why can we rejoice? Paul tells us why in the preceding verses:
“Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of undeserved privilege where we now stand, and we confidently and joyfully look forward to sharing God’s glory.”Romans 5:1-2 NLT
Through Jesus we are made right with God. Through Jesus we have faith and hope for a glorious future with Him. Undeserved proliviledge is ours in Christ. Without Him we sre lost and caught in our own sins.
We can now confidently look forward to sharing His glory! Wow! What a prize!
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