Romans 8:18

I consider the sufferings of this present time, not worthy to be compared with the reward of glory which shall be revealed in us. Rom. 8:18

1. If we take a spiritual view of affliction, we will see that God is working an eternal inward reward of glory that brings inner joy and peace.

2. The outer man wastes away but the inner man is renewed day by day. Our affliction, which is for a moment is working for us a more exceeding eternal weight of glory. 2Cor.4:16-18

3. If we take a worldly view of affliction, we see our body wasting away and turn to self-pity and despair.

4. Better the inner growth of the spiritual man and God's eternal reward, which is accomplished by afflictions and trials, than to bemoan the loss of strength and become stagnant in our soul.

5. It depends on your perspective. Is it spiritual or worldly?
If you are walking with Christ in faith the affliction you endure is working an eternal reward of glory.

6. Rising above the worldly view and its daily distractions, we will see the invisible inner character growing. Not only our eternal reward; but the invisible grace of God in our spirit now.

7. God may be working in us through a difficult person, a hard circumstance, a physical affliction, an emotional disturbance, a financial loss.

8. We need to view these afflictions as tools enabling us to grow in character and glory. Look for the unseen inner work. Anyone can do well when all is well.

Learn to let circumstances work as they may and trust God for grace to build a greater reward of glory in us and in the eternal unseen future.
Easy to say about a hard to do.