Through many tribulations

 Strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and saying, “We must through many tribulations enter the kingdom of God.” Acts 14.22

Paul and Barnabas exhorted the disciples to continue in the faith, not by telling them that by remaining in the faith they will be free from tribulations, but on the contrary, they said that they will have many tribulations. The tribulations are great, but indescribably great joy awaits those who pass through them and reach their destination, the kingdom of God. Tribulation is temporary, but God's kingdom is eternal.

From my diary,

June 27, 2023