On my multiple pilgrimages to the Holy Land, one particuarly geographical reality is very inspiring: The Place of Jesus' Ascension, The Mount of Olives, is located just above The Place of Jesus' Suffering, Gethsemane. This visual surely inspires hope.
Standing there, I hear my Granny's death-bed chant resounding in the depths of my soul. Yes, simply and profoundly because my Granny's death-bed chant was in reality a delightful cheer: If I suffer with Him, I shall reign with him. (My Granny's Paraphrase of 2 Timothy 2:12 KJV)
Be encouraged, friends of Jesus. Let us keep our heads up while our knees are down, because The Gate of Suffering always leads to The Mount of Celebration for those Who belong to Christ. Indeed, the bitterness of Gethsemane's Olive Grove is but the entry way to the blessedness of The Mount of Olives! Earthly suffering with Jesus ultimately gives way to Eternally reigning with Jesus.
Yes, if we endure suffering with Jesus today, we can expect celebration with Jesus tomorrow.
IF MY PEOPLE... WILL? I WILL! God's Promise in 2 Chron. 7:14.
Grateful
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Amen.
Lord, help us to endure Divne suffering and to expect Divine deliverance.
Suffering is a tough path to walk and it is tough to watch those you love walk down it, but when we walk in the footsteps of Jesus it becomes much easier especially when Jesus is carrying us down the trail and trial.
Christ's Ascension was amazing but Christ's return will be awesome! Come Quickly Lord Jesus!
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