The Waiting Isn't Wasted

Have you ever wondered why following Jesus doesn't automatically make life easier?

Many people come to faith hoping their problems will disappear, only to discover that Christians still face trials, setbacks, uncertainty, and seasons of waiting. In Romans 5:1-8, the Apostle Paul gives us a different perspective. Rather than promising a trouble-free life, he shows us how God uses the challenges we face to transform us from the inside out.

In this message, Paul Mulroney explores the progression found in Romans 5:

Peace with God → Grace → Trials → Endurance → Character → Hope

Far from being wasted, the difficulties we face can become the very means by which God shapes us into the likeness of Christ.

Drawing on personal stories, the experience of Abraham an ...