August 31
Affliction Succeeded by Glory
Scripture
KJV
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;
ESV
For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison.
2 Corinthians 4:17
Poem
All trials and sorrows the Christian prepare
For the rest that remaineth above;
On earth tribulation awaits him, but there
The smile of unchangeable love.