Colossians 1:24
I now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up in my flesh what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ, for the sake of His body, which is the church,
Rejoicing in suffering is something unnatural for the normal or average person. The sound of someone rejoicing in their suffering brings confusion first, then perhaps a distaste. However, Paul has walked enough with God to know that suffering is not the important focus. Instead his goal was to empty himself and surrender to Messiah. Only then could he and can we live the way that God intended for us. It is in that state of surrender, then God will to mould us and use us for His Kingdom, which can mean to help others.
I now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up in my flesh what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ, for the sake of His body, which is the church,
Rejoicing in suffering is something unnatural for the normal or average person. The sound of someone rejoicing in their suffering brings confusion first, then perhaps a distaste. However, Paul has walked enough with God to know that suffering is not the important focus. Instead his goal was to empty himself and surrender to Messiah. Only then could he and can we live the way that God intended for us. It is in that state of surrender, then God will to mould us and use us for His Kingdom, which can mean to help others.
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