JOINT HEIRS WITH CHRIST

” TOGETHER WITH CHRIST WE ARE HEIRS OF GOD’S GLORY. BUT IF WE ARE TO SHARE HIS GLORY WE MUST ALSO SHARE HIS SUFFERING. ” ROMANS 8:17

When Jesus entered this world his life started in turmoil. As a baby he was sought after and to be killed. As he grew in stature and age the persecution escalated. He suffered every possible evil that you and I could ever think of facing. He came to this earth to suffer and eventually die a miserable death for you and me. The salvation that we receive when we turn our lives over to the Lord is the greatest gift ever given. It is the promise of eternal life. However, until we transition from this life to the next we are living in a human world just as Jesus did when he walked this earth. We are not guaranteed clear sailing while living in the world. As we all know the devil is also present. He seems to be at every turn trying very hard to make our lives as miserable as he can. We will experience good and bad times. We all have our mountains to climb. To share in the great glory of our God in heaven we must be able to withstand the evils of this world. We have been given the many tools and ability to overcome the devil and his demons. We must not allow ourselves to become wrapped up in the ways of the world but we must be able to seek the Lord’s help first and foremost in our times of trouble and need. Our lives must be shaped by Christ and not the world. We have the promises of our God to fall back on. We must, however, have the strength and faith to trust in him. We must follow his example knowing full well and without doubt that our Lord is with us. He loves us so much that he sacrificed his only son for us. He will never leave us or forsake us under any circumstances. But we must believe and act upon his word in faith. Faith is our key. We must use it for our benefit and not allow the devil to steal it away. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!