Our Present Sufferings
Our present sufferings are nothing compared to the eternal happiness and blessedness that awaits us in heaven.
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
Sermon Outline
- The Glory of Heaven
- Comparing Earthly Sufferings
- The Glory to Come
- Not Worth Comparing with Present Sufferings
- Revealed in Us
Key Quotes
“That glory is inconceivable and inexpressible!” — Thomas Brooks
“I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us!” — Thomas Brooks
“All the troubles, afflictions, and sorrows of this life, in comparison with eternal happiness and blessedness, are to be considered as nothing;” — Thomas Brooks
Application Points
- We should focus on the future and the eternal happiness that awaits us, rather than dwelling on the troubles of this life.
- Our earthly sufferings are nothing compared to the glory that will be revealed in us.
- We should be hastening towards eternal happiness and blessedness, rather than delaying our journey.