If we sufferówe shall also reign with Him

If we suffer—we shall also reign with Him

" If we suffer—we shall also reign with Him ." 2 Timothy 2:12

Suffering endured for Christ —is to be distinguished from affliction experienced as fatherly correction . The latter is the result of defection and failure; the former is frequently the attendant of devoted service.
Affliction for sin is a reproach—suffering for Christ is an honor.
Fatherly correction is for our present profit—suffering for Christ will result in future glory.

"Blessed are you," said our Lord, "when men revile you, and say all manner of evil against you falsely for My sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad—for great is your reward in Heaven!" In these days, open persecution is but little known—but many are still called in various forms to suffer for their faithfulness to Christ and His truth.

"If you are reproached," says the apostle Peter, "for the name of Christ—happy are you; for the spirit of glory and of God rests upon you." "Rejoice, inasmuch as you are partakers of Christ's sufferings—that when His glory is revealed, you may be glad also with exceeding joy." "If we suffer—we shall also reign with Him."

"Oh what, if we are Christ's,
  Is earthly shame or loss?
  Bright shall the crown of glory be,
  When we have borne the cross.

"Bright is the glory now,
  Of martyred saints above,
  Where, on the bosom of their God,
  They rest in perfect love."

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