This poignant lesson helps us understand why the children of God suffer. "If we are children, we are also heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ; if we suffer with him, we may also be glorified together." But, sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory which shall be revealed in us" (Romans 8:17-18). "Wherefore we are receiving a kingdom {a promise from God} which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God ACCEPTABLY with REVERANCE and godly FEAR. For our God is a consuming fire." (Hebrews 12:28-29).