“Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you; but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing, so that also at the revelation of His glory you may rejoice with exultation. … Continue reading The Fiery Ordeal Among You
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Sufferings Have a Purpose
“Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin. Therefore … Continue reading Sufferings Have a Purpose
Patiently Enduring Suffering
“Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits for the precious produce of the soil, being patient about it, until it gets the early and late rains. You too be patient; strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near. Do not complain, brethren, against one another, so … Continue reading Patiently Enduring Suffering
God’s Sovereignty and Our Suffering
“It is God who has made my heart faint,And the Almighty who has dismayed me,But I am not silenced by the darkness,Nor deep gloom which covers me.” (Job 23:16-17) Job was a man of God who served and obeyed the Lord, in practice, so God regarded him as a righteous man. God said about him, … Continue reading God’s Sovereignty and Our Suffering
Provided We Suffer With Him
“You, however, are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if in fact the Spirit of God dwells in you. Anyone who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him. But if Christ is in you, although the body is dead because of sin, the Spirit is life because of … Continue reading Provided We Suffer With Him
A Cup of Suffering
Clean in heart from the start,Your new life in Christ.Crystal clear what is dear,Faith not taken heist. Sin not found in your life,For you died to all.Christ in you, all things new,Christ is ALL IN ALL. Crucified Him to sin,His blood shed for you.Walk with Him, holiness,To Him say, “I do!” Read the Word thoroughly,Bow … Continue reading A Cup of Suffering
Suffering for the Gospel
“Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God, who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us … Continue reading Suffering for the Gospel
We Do Not Want You To Be Unaware
“For we do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the affliction we experienced in Asia. For we were so utterly burdened beyond our strength that we despaired of life itself. Indeed, we felt that we had received the sentence of death. But that was to make us rely not on ourselves but on … Continue reading We Do Not Want You To Be Unaware
Will You Remove This Cup From Me?
“And he came out and went, as was his custom, to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed him. And when he came to the place, he said to them, ‘Pray that you may not enter into temptation.’ And he withdrew from them about a stone's throw, and knelt down and prayed, saying, ‘Father, … Continue reading Will You Remove This Cup From Me?
To This We’ve Been Called
“But if when you do good and suffer for it you endure, this is a gracious thing in the sight of God. For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. He committed no sin, neither was deceit found … Continue reading To This We’ve Been Called
Run With It 