The One Who Knows Best How To Suffer

Almost 600 years ago, reflecting on the sorts of trials that James 1 promises will come, Thomas a Kempis wrote these words:

He that knoweth best how to suffer, will best keep himself in peace. That man is conqueror of himself, and lord of the world, the friend of Christ, and an heir of heaven.

Thomas a Kempis, The imitation of Christ

Take a few moments today and listen to each of those phrases. Turn them over in your mind. What do you think of this? What part strikes you as most true or most important right now for you?

Spend some time alone with your God and process these things.