We need to show the spirit of Christ through meekness, gentleness, and forgiveness. Let’s examine ourselves to see if we are truly suffering with Jesus. And if we are, what is our "light affliction" compared to reigning with Him? Oh, it is such a blessing to be in the furnace with Christ, and such an

honor to stand with Him, that even if there were no future reward, we could consider ourselves blessed in the present. But when the reward is so eternal, so much more than we could ever deserve, shouldn’t we take up our cross eagerly and go on our way rejoicing?

Two soldiers wear the same uniform and both boast loudly about what they’ll do when the enemy comes; but the battle will reveal their true characters. Some peculiar situation in the conflict will show their differences, but until the battle comes, it’s

easy for a coward to act like a hero while the true hero stays quiet. Boasting is the language of fools. It’s written, "Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus," and He was meek and humble in heart.