I Peter 4, Rejoice in Suffering.

 

I Peter 4, Rejoice in Suffering.

 

Many times, loyalty to Christ will bring suffering. At those times, believers can rejoice and “be glad with exceeding joy” because they are considered worthy of suffering for Christ.

Sometimes God allows suffering to come into believers’ lives to strengthen their faith. Suffering provides the opportunity to trust God. Believers can rejoice because of what God will do in their lives and what He promises for the future. When we suffer, we are in good company, for Christ also suffered. He understands, and He will be with us all the way. We can commit our lives to Him.

Nothing happens to believers that surprises God. He may allow suffering for a time, knowing that it will strengthen His peoples’ faith. A Believer’s suffering should be according to the will of God, however, not due to their own sinful or irresponsible actions. When we face suffering because of our loyalty to Christ, we must remember that, like everything else, our suffering is under God’s control. We can commit our lives to Him, knowing that He is completely faithful and trustworthy. He will remain with us through our suffering and in the end bring us to glory.

 

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