Nothing Lasts Forever Except Eternity!
Today's Daily Devotion - July 9, 2022
By Dr. George Ceremuga
Rejoice to the extent that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that when his glory is revealed you may also rejoice exultantly. – 1 Peter 4:13
The Lord is the Head of His Mystical Body but the world hates those that are His, and Christ understood this. Indeed, as the time for His crucifixion drew ever closer Jesus warned us that in this world we will all have tribulation, simply because we are His followers. But He also added words of great encouragement, “but be of good cheer, for I have overcome the world.”
As members of His Spiritual Body, we can share in His earthly sufferings and be partners of His bitter rejection. We also can be despised, rejected, and persecuted for righteousness’ sake. We too can be scorned, ridiculed, hated, and killed for Christ all day long. However painful and distressing life may become, we can also rejoice in the midst of our suffering, knowing that when His glory is finally revealed, we will rejoice with exceeding great joy for eternity.
Each brings us one day closer to Jesus Christ!