“But We Glory in Tribulations
Also”
SIH’s Think On
These Things: Rom 5:1-5
Rom
5:1-5 (KJV)
1) Therefore being
justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
2)
By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and
rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
3)
And not only [so], but we glory in
tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
4)
And patience, experience; and experience, hope:
5)
And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our
hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.
Our Lord gave us very important instructions
that apply to all of his people. We find the text of His message in Luke
14:25-33. In this section of Scripture
he explains the great sacrifice that is needed to be made by those who desire
to be followers of Him. He emphasizes
the need for sacrifice by telling us… “whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not
all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.”
The Word goes further in
explaining to us that when we face trials during the course of helping others it
is a blessing that glorifies God and will reap rewards on our behalf (Phil
2:16-18, 1 Pet 1:6-9, 1Pet 4:12-16).
However, perhaps one of the greatest immediate benefits we receive is
the enhancement of our spiritual maturation (Roms 5:1)…
“Therefore
being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: By whom also we have
access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope
of the glory of God.”
Through God’s grace, our
exercise of faith brings about our justification, peace with God and hope of sharing
eternal glory with God.
“And
not only [so], but we glory in
tribulations also:”
Our praise and
thankfulness is not limited to the eternal benefits of our salvation but should
also be linked to the trials that we face during the course of our earthly walk
for Him
“knowing
that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience,
hope:”
Why are we to be
thankful for the tribulations we are called upon to face? It is because these same trials strength and
encourage our growth in the face. Trials
develop the graces of patience, experience and hope. All three of these are vital graces for victorious
Christian living.
“And
hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts
by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.”
We will never be
disappointed due to unrealized Scripture-based hopes because the Lord, as a
loving God, always keeps His promises to us.
May we all thank the Lord
for the many, varied trials that we face during the course of our lifetimes. As difficult as they are for us to go
through, their benefits are numerous and profitable for all mankind.
May the
Lord bless us as we “Think On These Things”.
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