Romans 8:18-19

Life is filled with suffering, but God's glory far outshines any pain we experience. We suffer because we live in a fallen world corrupted by sin, facing both general hardships and specific persecution for following Christ. While skeptics question why God allows suffering, they cannot explain why good exists at all without a divine standard. Following Jesus requires courage and sacrifice, as countless believers throughout history have demonstrated. Paul calculated that present sufferings cannot compare to the glory that will be revealed. Christians have the advantage of knowing their suffering serves the greatest cause in cosmic history - God's plan to reclaim everything to Himself. Even death becomes a gateway to glory for believers, transforming our perspective on ultimate sacrifice.