Romans 8:18: For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
What, then, must this glory be like? We know that the universe will be transformed (cf. Revelation 21:1). We also know that we will have bodies like Christ’s glorified body (cf. Philippians 3:21). These are thrilling truths, especially when we reflect on how marvelous our own bodies are even now! When C. S. Lewis preached the sermon “The Weight of Glory” in the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Oxford on June 8, 1941, he gave as eloquent an explanation as has ever been given. In his homily he noted that the promises of Scripture may be reduced to five headings: 1) we shall be with Christ, 2) we shall be like him, 3) we shall have “glory,” 4) we shall be feasted, and 5) we shall have some official position in the universe. In speculating on what our glorification may involve, Lewis noted that the Scriptures indicate that as part of our glory we will shine like the sun (Matthew 13:43). 1
Application
- How can your life give God glory today?
- How does this future glory in heaven help you to live through your current difficulties on earth?
Prayer
Lord, thank You for always giving us something to look forward to everyday.
1. Hughes, R. K. (1991). Romans: righteousness from heaven. Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books.
