“ For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.” Romans 8:18
What current struggle are you facing that needs the perspective of future glory?
The realities of life create a weight that can be overwhelming to bear. We carry the weight of disappointment, unmet expectations, health issues, parenting challenges, financial pressure, or just the slow fade of connection. Sometimes, the struggle is visible. Other times, it’s buried under a smile and a “we’re fine.”
It’s so important to know that you’re not alone and it’s ok to process the pain in a healthy way. The apostle Paul calls it, “our present sufferings.” However, the shift is swiftly made from the weight of now to the glory that’s coming.
That phrase, “not worth comparing” is a bold declaration. It means no matter how deep the valley is today, it’s nothing compared to the mountaintop of what God is doing in you, through you, and for you.
And the beauty? This isn’t just about some distant heaven, it’s about the glory revealed in us. God is shaping us, even through suffering, into the image of His Son (Romans 8:29). He is redeeming our stories, refining our character, and preparing us for something far greater. Don’t miss the biblical truth that God has chosen to reveal his glory through you.
In marriage, that means:
Your present tension can lead to future trust.
Your shared struggle can build deeper strength.
Your commitment in the pain can shape a testimony of grace and hope for others.
Just like Jesus, who endured the cross “for the joy set before Him” (Hebrews 12:2), we too can endure, because glory is coming.
“Lord Jesus come quickly!” Until then we look to you for the strength of your Holy Spirit to empower us that Christ’s glory would be revealed in us.
