I. WE LIVE TODAY IN THE ANTICIPATION OF A BETTER

    TOMORROW.  (VS 18-19)

A. The best is yet to come.

B. Don't cling too closely to the things of this earth.

II. WE LIVE TODAY IN THE ACCEPTANCE OF A SEASON OF

     SUFFERING. (VS 20-23)

A. The problem of suffering

B. The promise of redemption

III. WE LIVE TODAY IN THE ASSURANCE OF OUR HOPE.

       (VS 24-25)

A. We don't have all the answers.

B. We do have hope.

IV. WE LIVE TODAY WITH THE ADVANTAGE OF THE HOLY

       SPIRIT. (VS 26,27)

A. How can I make it through trials and temptations?

B. Accept the help of the Holy Spirit.