2 Timothy 2:11-12 It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him:12 If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us:
2 Corinthians 13:4 For though he was crucified through weakness, yet he liveth by the power of God. For we also are weak in him, but we shall live with him by the power of God toward you.
Galatians 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live ...
For God’s people, there is a victory to be gained, sometimes through suffering. For believers, we need to remember who we are. Just like Jesus Christ died, was buried, and rose again, Scripture tells us that we are dead in sins, and now [present reality] we are living in him. You are no longer living in sin, you are alive in Christ! Just like Jesus was raised from the dead, we have been also raised to the newness of Christ’s life. Our bodies may not be glorified until the trumpet sounds, but we are new creatures by our new birth and we should live that way.
But today’s scripture verses remind us that living in victory does not exempt us from suffering. Just like Christ suffered, sometimes believers will suffer too. Unlike the so-called word of faith or charismatic TV preachers that teach we can live a life of no problems, we know the Bible reminds us again and again that living for Christ will sometimes bring about suffering, rejection from former friends, or hardships.
Look at the suffering Christ went through. His family and friends rejected him. They tried to run him out of town. He was arrested falsely, beaten, and hung on the cross. If our Lord could suffer for his faithfulness, we may also suffer for our faithfulness. Rejoice in the good things that God has given you, but don’t be surprised if suffering comes. Be encouraged. Though you suffer, you will one day reign with Jesus in all His glory. Though now we suffer for a moment, we will reign with Him and receive the ultimate comfort. Do right because it’s the right thing to do; you will be rewarded for your faithfulness.
This devotional has been adapted from the message, Remember This, preached by Pastor Dr. Doug Mann from 2 Timothy 2:8-19.
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2 Corinthians 13:4 For though he was crucified through weakness, yet he liveth by the power of God. For we also are weak in him, but we shall live with him by the power of God toward you.
Galatians 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live ...
For God’s people, there is a victory to be gained, sometimes through suffering. For believers, we need to remember who we are. Just like Jesus Christ died, was buried, and rose again, Scripture tells us that we are dead in sins, and now [present reality] we are living in him. You are no longer living in sin, you are alive in Christ! Just like Jesus was raised from the dead, we have been also raised to the newness of Christ’s life. Our bodies may not be glorified until the trumpet sounds, but we are new creatures by our new birth and we should live that way.
But today’s scripture verses remind us that living in victory does not exempt us from suffering. Just like Christ suffered, sometimes believers will suffer too. Unlike the so-called word of faith or charismatic TV preachers that teach we can live a life of no problems, we know the Bible reminds us again and again that living for Christ will sometimes bring about suffering, rejection from former friends, or hardships.
Look at the suffering Christ went through. His family and friends rejected him. They tried to run him out of town. He was arrested falsely, beaten, and hung on the cross. If our Lord could suffer for his faithfulness, we may also suffer for our faithfulness. Rejoice in the good things that God has given you, but don’t be surprised if suffering comes. Be encouraged. Though you suffer, you will one day reign with Jesus in all His glory. Though now we suffer for a moment, we will reign with Him and receive the ultimate comfort. Do right because it’s the right thing to do; you will be rewarded for your faithfulness.
This devotional has been adapted from the message, Remember This, preached by Pastor Dr. Doug Mann from 2 Timothy 2:8-19.
Click here for the complete message.
Click here if we can pray for you.