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  OUR PRESENT SUFFERINGS
  by Thomas Brooks
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Summary: Our present sufferings are nothing compared to the eternal
happiness and blessedness that awaits us in heaven.

Topics: "Eternal Glory", "Suffering and Hope"
Scripture References: Romans 8:18, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Philippians 3:20-21, 1 Peter 5:10, Revelation 21:4

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Thomas Brooks emphasizes the incomparable glory and happiness awaiting
the saints in heaven, which far surpasses any suffering experienced in
this life. He illustrates that the afflictions we face are insignificant
when measured against the eternal joy and blessedness that God has
prepared for us. Brooks encourages believers to focus on the hope of
heaven, as the present troubles are merely temporary and trivial in
comparison to the eternal glory that will be revealed.

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Such is the splendor, the brightness, the glory,

the happiness, and blessedness--which is reserved

for the saints in heaven--that had I all the tongues of

men on earth, and all the excellencies of the angels in

heaven--yet I would not be able to conceive, nor to

express that vision of glory to you! That glory is

inconceivable and inexpressible! It is best to be

hastening there, that we may feel and enjoy that

which we shall never be able to declare!

All the troubles, afflictions, and sorrows of this life, in

comparison with eternal happiness and blessedness,

are to be considered as nothing; they are but as the

point of a pin--compared to the starry heavens.

"I consider that our present sufferings are not worth

comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us!"

Romans 8:18

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/thomas-brooks/our-present-sufferings/
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