Lexus Think About This by David Jeremiah

Friday, September 2

Lexus Think About This 

For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. 
Romans 8:18 

Recommended Reading 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Compare these two verses—the one above, and 2 Corinthians 4:17: “For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.”

In both verses, the Lord gives the same assurance. Our present momentary suffering and afflictions aren’t as important as we think, when compared to the eternal glory awaiting us in the future.

Imagine you won a contest that awarded you a new automobile—a new Lexus. But on your way to pick it up, you hit a pothole and damage your flat tire. There’s nothing fun about that, but you can put up with the aggravation of a flat tire on your old car because soon you’ll be driving your new Lexus.

When we hit life’s potholes it helps to keep things in perspective. God’s blessings in our lives supersede our earthly trials, and our glory in the future exceeds any problems we face today. If you’re in a tough spot, remember Romans 8:18 and 2 Corinthians 4:17.

These sufferings are but for a moment; but the glory shall be eternal. These will soon pass away; but that glory shall never become dim or diminished…
Albert Barnes, in his commentary on Romans 8:18