“God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.”
James 1:12 NLT
The crown of life is a treasure indeed. My eternal dwelling with Him is what I long for. I cannot let anything take my affection for Him away.
My commentary states that seen in context, these momentary afflictions are nothing compared to that which awaits me. In 2 Cor 4:17,18 Paul states:
“For our momentary light affliction is producing for us an absolutely incomparable eternal weight of glory. So we do not focus on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”
Some of our afflictions are lifetime, some diseases do not yield to healing. My son and his family see Ryan’s autism as lifelong. It is an affliction their family must bear with grace.
Some dear saints live in lands where they are constantly persecuted for their faith. There are children born in prisons. Prison or refugee camps may be all they know. How can I, a westerner, living in comfort complain.
There is a bigger picture here. We must ask the Lord for what He sees. Amen!
https://bible.com/bible/72/2co.4.17-18.HCSB
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