Paul tells us what we will become in the future. until then we must overcome. This means we will experience difficulties that could help us grow. Problems we face will help develop our patience, which will strengthen our character, deepen our trust in God, and gives us greater confidence about the future. While we were still sinners-- these are amazing words. God sent Jesus to die for us, not b/c we were good enough, but b/c He loved us so much. Whenever you feel uncertain about God's love for you, remember that God loved you even before you turned to him.
The events of 1941—the German invasion of the Soviet Union, the Japanese attacks on Pearl Harbour and the US entry into the war— made the war a truly global war
