In Romans chapter 5 Paul challenges the Christian to rejoice in hope of teh Glory of God, not only when life goes well, but through the trials, troubles and tribulations of life. We are to rejoice even when life throws us troubles and suffering. We have four good reasons to rejoice in our afflictions; the third of which lies here in verses 3 to 4, that it is through these pressures and tribulations that God transforms and changes my character, so that my character becomes one approved of God. From falling short of the Glory of God, I am transformed to reflect the true Glory of God in faith like Abraham, in love like Ruth and in hope like Job.
Dr J Stewart Gillespie