2 Cor. 11

I complain when I get a headache. Then, when I read Paul’s litany of trials, I am ashamed. [vv. 23-28]

No doubt he will receive a great reward in the hereafter for his suffering. It would have been easy for him to say, “This is too difficult. It must not be God’s will.” Nevertheless, he persevered on to perform his duties as an apostle.

Christ Himself suffered greatly for our behalf. Let us endure and fight the good fight of faith, looking unto Jesus the Author and Fiinisher of our faith.