The Apostle Paul gives us hope for a better time and a better place.
The problems of life seem heavy right now. It seems we will break under their weight.
Romans 8:18 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.
Our problems will pass. They are only weighty “for the moment”.
2 Corinthians 4:18 While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.
What we can’t see — those things that are ours in Heaven. — those are eternal.
We may groan for a few days here, but we will rejoice for endless ages when morning comes.
The Psalmist said it this way: “…weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.” (Psalms 30:5b).
When morning comes . . . .
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“Trials dark on every hand, — and we cannot understand —
All the ways that God will lead us — to that blessed promised land; — But He’ll guide us with his eye, — and we’ll follow till we die, — We will understand it better by and by.
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“By and by, when the morning comes, — All the saints of God are gathering home, — We will tell the story how we’ve overcome, — We will understand it better by and by.
“We are often destitute — of the things that life demands, — want of shelter and of food, — thirsty hills and barren land; — But we’re trusting in the Lord — and according to His word, — We will understand it better by and by.
“Temptations, hidden snares — often take us unawares, — And our hearts are made to bleed — for each thoughtless word or deed; — And we wonder why the test — when we try to do our best, — But will understand it better by and by.”
C.A. Tindley
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