For many of you today this Scripture may be difficult to accept.  That’s because today you’re right smack-dab in the middle of trials, suffering, loss, injury, or sickness…and the idea that any light and momentary trouble is achieving in you eternal glory that far outweighs any trouble you’re going through is just a little too hard to take. (II Corinthians 4:17)  Or that you should be rejoicing that you can participate in the sufferings of Christ so that you may be overjoyed when His glory is revealed. (I Peter 4:13)  In this verse God is not discounting your suffering…your loss…the traumatic experience you’re going through right now.  Rather, He understands and He’s giving you the  grace and endurance to persevere through it.