“Pain Is a Borrowed Place”
Beloved, pain can feel permanent when we’re in it. Grief, disappointment, betrayal, heartbreak — they settle into our hearts like they intend to stay forever. But here’s the hope God whispers to us:
Pain is a borrowed place. It is not your final address.
When Jesus died according to Mathew 27:57-60, He was laid in a borrowed tomb. Why borrowed? Because He wasn’t planning to stay there. The tomb held Him — but only temporarily. What looked like an ending was really preparation for resurrection.
The Old Testament reminds us of this pattern. Psalm 30:5 declares, “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.” Night is real — but so is morning. Borrowed pain has an expiration date.
The New Testament echoes that promise. Romans 8:18 says, “The sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.” Pain may visit, but it does not own the deed to your future. God never wastes pain — He transforms it, redeems it, and resurrects what feels lost.
So Beloved, when life hurts, remember: 1. The tomb was borrowed, 2. The pain was temporary, and 3. The resurrection was permanent. What you are walking through right now may feel heavy — but it is not forever. God already has an “after this” prepared for you.
On a day like today (1/13/2026)—where I celebrate my earthly birthday and my twin brother’s (Noel Andrew Pinnock) heavenly birthday—the reminder that pain is only borrowed feels especially uplifting. It honors the ache without letting it define the day, and it reminds me that love outlives loss. Even in the space where joy and grief meet, hope still has the final word.
Pray with me: Father God, thank You that pain does not have the final word over my life. When I feel buried, remind me that I am only planted — not finished. Give me hope, patience, and trust as You work all things together for good — in Jesus’ name, I pray, believe, receive, and praise in advance, Amen!
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