Today's Endurance Tomorrow's Glory

"For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us."
Romans 8:18

We may be denied, despised and abused in life. But if we hang on to faith and endure tough times, we will be glorified in the end. Let us not forget that we are never alone in our sufferings but suffer with God as His heirs (v.17) and therefore will sure be glorified with Him.

Expect His Sudden Glory

"At the brightness that was before him his thick clouds passed, with hailstones and coals of fire."
Psalm 18:12

We serve a miracle-working God, who for the most part veils Himself and seems invisible (vs.11). But there will be a sudden manifestation of His glory in our lives like that of a lightning, going before us, parting asunder all the glooms, burning up all barriers and lighting up our lives (Psalm 97:3,4).

Fit For Ruin Made Fit For Glory

"..to make known the riches of His glory upon vessels of mercy, which He prepared beforehand for glory"
Romans 9:23

We are in no wise better than others but it is the pure grace of God that chose to bestow His mercies on us, sustaining to keep us going in our way towards Him and manifesting His abundant glory in and through us. Great are His mercies that not only endured us who were fit for destruction but also displays His nature and riches through us.

Broadcast His Glory

"I will speak of the glorious honor of your majesty, and of your wondrous works."
Psalm 145:5

Speaking of God's grandeur is an act of praise and worship. Let us never hesitate to be known as His worshiper nor feel shy to publicize His excellence. Let us not only adore Him silently but also speak of Him in our normal day 2 day discourses.

His Glory On Us - A Signal To Others

"Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you."
Isaiah 60:1

God wants us to be stimulated out of our disinterest and unconcern, and share with others the affluent privileges that He has endowed on us. Let us resume our stature, rise to a new life, and be radiant with His glory, thus drawing others to His light. Let not our situation hold us back.