“When Christians Suffer" - John 17:1-17 & 1 Peter 4:12-19 - (May 24, 2020 - Seventh Sunday of EASTER)

<p>Glory and suffering don't go together naturally. &nbsp;In our culture we have the phrase NO PAIN, NO GAIN. &nbsp;All the responsibility for gain and glory in our culture is through our own suffering. &nbsp;And, when we don't get the glory we think we should - many would say it is because we didn't have enough pain in the training, or whatever. &nbsp;We are bent on thinking that our glory comes at our own expense, our suffering and pain. &nbsp;If we endure we will get the prize. &nbsp;But what if we don't? &nbsp;I mean, does our pain and suffering "guarantee" the glory? &nbsp;In no way. &nbsp;Many people make the ultimate sacrifice without the glory. &nbsp;So if that's the way it is in our society, how is it any different from the Christian? &nbsp;Well, it is. &nbsp;Jesus, St. Paul and St. Peter tell us why suffering is a part of the glory we experience "in Christ". &nbsp;Find out why Christians find glory even in suffering.</p>