PREPARING FOR THE GLORY
"For our light affliction, which is but for a moment is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory" 2cor 4:17.
Many times, we have focused our messages and preaching on how to overcome and navigate through share times, trials and afflictions. We have spent more time for God to remove our pains and cause the hard times to be over without understanding that strength is never gain in idleness. In every conflict, trials and affliction, man gains strength and prove who he is within and with every conquest, man attains to greater heights in life and reality.
Apostle Paul in the scriptures above revealed that every affliction faced by Christians is light and temporary and that the work of these slight distress in time is to prepare for us and prepare us for "an eternal weight of glory". The irony of the matter is that many of us cry that the "afflictions" which are light should be taken away because they are choking. How then are we going to manage the stress and strain of the eternal, lasting "weights" of glory that we anticipate if we cannot endure the light affliction?
For anyone in Christ, all things works together for good. It is just for us to always ask God to show us His will in and for every situation we find ourselves knowing fully well that nothing (no situation) can separate us from the love of Christ. Remember that God used the wilderness to prepare the Israelites for the promised land so that the glory and wealth of the land won't destroy them.
Many people have lost their glorious destinies more by entering into a particular realm of glory they were not prepared, equipped and trained for (e.g Samson , king Saul) than those who lost it because of hardships and trials. How can you convince God that you are fit for the weight of glory when the light afflictions have made you turn your back to God? The wise king said if you faint in the days of adversity and affliction, your strength is small.
Learn to develop strength in the valley in preparation for your manifestation on the mountain. Manifestation on the mount without adequate preparation in the valley will lead to destruction and damnation.
