Avoir gloire et espoir
L'essentiel n'est pas d'échapper à la souffrance; l'essentiel est de ressembler à Christ.
I. Nos avoirs v. 1-2
A. L’acceptation par Dieu (La paix avec Dieu) v.1
B. L’accès à la grâce v.2
A little boy once stood outside the gates of Buckingham palace in London. He wanted to talk to the king but was sternly repulsed by the guard at the gate. He rubbed a grimy hand to his cheek to wipe away a tear. Just then along came a well-dressed man who asked the little fellow to explain his trouble. When he heard the story, the man smiled and said, “Here, hold my hand, sonny. Ill get you in. Just you never mind those soldiers.” The little boy took the proffered hand and, to his surprise, saw the soldiers leap to attention and present arms as his new-found friend approached. Past the guard he was led, along carpeted halls, through wide-flung doors and on through a glittering throng right up to the throne of the king. He had taken the hand of the Prince of Wales, the king’s son! Through him he had gained access.