2 Corinthians 4:17-18
16 “Therefore WE DO NOT LOSE HEART. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. 17 For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. 18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”
Cling to Hope in Difficult Times
If we’re ever to face up to suffering, how do we deal with it? -Do we seek GOD and ask for His help? -Do we seek help and prayers from family and friends? Sometimes the feeling of helplessness can be unbearable and overpowering, which drives some people to contemplate suicide. They feel there is no way out, and that is very sad.
The key here is the little word ‘hope’. When we have hope, we can hang on during the difficult days. Hope in CHRIST is what the Bible offers to suffering children of GOD.
Hebrews 12:3
“Consider Him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you WILL NOT GROW WEARY and LOSE HEART.”
What is the LORD JESUS’ answer when we’re faced with persistent challenges and trials so we can endure to the end?
PRAY, PRAY, PRAY!
AND DO NOT LOSE HEART!
JESUS tells a parable to give the answer. And it is one of the few parables which He interprets for us lest we miss the point. Luke 18:1 tells us the point of the parable: "And He told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to PRAY AND DO NOT LOSE HEART.”
Paul had his share of suffering, yet he lived in hope of sharing the glory of eternity and seeing the risen Lord JESUS. This kept him going, as it does for every committed follower of CHRIST.
JESUS is the best thing ever. He may not always take away all the suffering or hardship, but He will give us a reason to keep going. Our faith in GOD will grow as we remember that HE has a higher purpose for your life and mine. CHRIST has not abandoned us and HE’s there sharing every hard moment with us. By His SPIRIT, the LORD is very much present and involved in our lives. Only JESUS truly cares for us!
DO NOT LOSE HOPE!! -ALWAYS PRAY!!
Prayer….
LORD GOD, I am not always diligent to not lose heart when I make requests to You. I am grateful for Your faithfulness, and that You generally bring me back to Your promises. Help me LORD, to pray with more diligence and not to lose heart knowing that if it is Your will, You will bring it to pass. In the Excellent and Precious Name of JESUS, Amen.