In the midst of trials and hardships, believers can find comfort in the promise that God is near and will ultimately restore them. According to 1 Peter 5:10, the Lord will perfect, establish, and strengthen those who suffer, after they have suffered for a little while. The apostle Paul writes in Romans 8:18 and Romans 5:3-5 that present sufferings cannot compare to the glory that will be revealed, and that suffering can produce perseverance and character. James 1:2-4 and John 16:33 also remind believers that trials can be opportunities for growth and that Jesus has overcome the world, offering peace in the midst of suffering.
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And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.
I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us.
Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us.
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”
Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him from them all.
‘He will wipe away every tear from their eyes,’ and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away.”
And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.
Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.
For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him,
For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal glory that is far beyond comparison.
I want to know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to Him in His death,