Romans 8:18 For I consider the sufferings of this present time not worthy to be compared with the coming glory to be revealed to us.
Last time, we dealt with the concept of being heirs (both Jewish and non-Jewish) together with Messiah Yeshua. Paul mentioned in Romans 8:17 that we will be heirs if we suffer with Him. Somehow, I left that out of our discussion last time. But Paul won’t let that stand, as he brings it up again, in verse 18, today.
He’s saying the suffering of this life is “not worthy” when compared to the “coming glory.” 1 Corinthians 2:9 But as it is written, “Things no eye has seen and no ear has heard, that have not entered the heart of mankind – these things God has prepared for those who love Him.” Where is it written? Isaiah 64:3 comes close.
The term “coming glory” in intriguing to me. Remember, God’s glory is His oneness. The “coming glory” is when we are made one with Him. … Read on here