All Things Working (Part 2)

We see in Romans 8:17 that if we "suffer with Him, we also will be glorified
 together" (with Him).  Revelation 3:21 reads "to him who overcomes, I will
grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with
My Father on His throne."

What does it mean to you and I to "suffer with Him"? His living Word will make
that real to us as we study through Romans Chapter 8. Verses 18-27 discuss this suffering
leads to glory (of God) revealed in us! We ourselves as Christians and the entirety
of creation wait eagerly for the revealing of the sons of God. Verse 24 states
that we received this salvation with hope, and that we eagerly wait (or trust) with
perseverance. Hope for what? To be revealed as a son of God! Jesus says in order
to be revealed as a son (heir and joint heir) we must be willing to persevere, His
ways replacing ours, as He leads us to completion in Him! As we persevere, the
Holy Spirit makes intercession for us according to the will of God.

Verse 28 - "and we know that ALL THINGS WORK together for good to those who
love God, to those who are called according to His purpose."  What things work
together for good? Could it be those good things are the fruits of a willingness to
understand and do whatever "suffering with Him" means?

Verse 29 - "for whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the
image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren".

Ask your Father, in the name of Jesus Christ (in order to respond just as Jesus did
to the direction of the Father), to show you what this means for you so you may be
conformed to the image of His Son! Are you willing to ask? He who asks receives
and the way to alleviate that which holds you back is revealed!