I suppose it’s
because I’m getting older that I find myself surrounded with friends, loved
ones and fellow believers who have failing health. Cancer, blindness, old age, stroke,
exacerbation of MS and then there are those suffering from the side effects of their
medication. I recently realized my focus is all wrong. I see physical suffering,
but I’ve been remiss in looking for the fruit produced by suffering. Paul said,
“And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. Not only
so, 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 by the Holy Spirit, whom he has
given us” (Ro 5:2b-5 NIV).
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