Whatever be the nature of the sufferings of the present time, and however lasting they may be, if we compare them with the eternal weight of glory which awaits us, we shall say with the Apostle Paul, "Our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory." 2 Cor. 4:1717For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; (2 Corinthians 4:17).
It is God who comforts us under trials, turning for us our bitter waters into sweet, if indeed in these things we hearken to the voice of His Word. Our God and Father has the disposing of all events. Nothing can happen without God. He suits our trials and our comforts to the necessities of our souls. It is for us to trust in Him as the all-wise and all-faithful God. By the cross of Christ we are entitled to dwell under the shadow of the Almighty. He is our refuge from the storm of circumstances, and our fortress against the power of the enemy.