Text: 1 Peter 4:12-13 NKJV Further Reading: 1 Peter 4:12-16 Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad […]
God’s Sovereignty In Suffering
Text: Job 37:23 NKJV Further Reading: Job 37:23-24 As for the Almighty, we cannot find Him; He is excellent in power, In judgment and abundant justice; He does not oppress. Job 37:23 NKJV MESSAGE God is all-powerful and all-knowing. He is in charge and control of every situation. Nothing happens without His knowledge and He […]
Lessons From Suffering: Trust
Text: Job 13:15 NKJV Further Reading: Psalms 11:1-7 Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him. Even so, I will defend my own ways before Him. Job 13:15 NKJV MESSAGE One of the biggest lessons which God want His children to learn when they are in a very difficult place in life is trusting […]
Lessons From Suffering: Patience
Text: James 1:3 NKJV Further Reading: James 1:3-4 Knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. James 1:3 NKJV MESSAGE In a very busy and buzzy world where everyone seems to be in a hurry, patience is lacking a virtue in our society. You will agree that if you are more patient, you will […]
Perfect Through Suffering
Text: Hebrews 2:10 NKJV Further Reading: Hebrews 2:9-12 For it was fitting for Him, for whom are all things and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings. Hebrews 2:10 NKJV MESSAGE We do not have a high priest who does not […]
Lessons From Suffering: Obedience
Text: Hebrews 5:8 NKJV Further Reading: Hebrews 5:6-10 though He was a Son, yet He learned obedience by the things which He suffered. Hebrews 5:8 NKJV MESSAGE Since God does not do things without a purpose, and will not allow His children to suffer without a greater glory head, there is always a reason why […]
The Righteous Suffers
Text: 1 Peter 3:14 NKJV Further Reading: Job 1:1-22 But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.” 1 Peter 3:14 NKJV MESSAGE Suffering can be very overwhelming especially when you a living correctly in Christ. It is hard to understand […]
Partaking In Christ’s Suffering
Text: Philippians 3:10 NKJV Further Reading: 1 Corinthians 6:4-10 that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death. Philippians 3:10 NKJV MESSAGE One man who succeeded greatly above his contemporaries was Paul the Apostle. He was the one who also made the […]
God’s Assurances In Our Suffering
Text: Isaiah 43:2 NKJV Further Reading: Psalms 66:10-12 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, Nor shall the flame scorch you. Isaiah 43:2 NKJV MESSAGE There is nothing greater than knowing […]
The Purifying Fire Of Suffering
Text: Isaiah 48:10 NKJV Further Reading: Isaiah 48:10-11 Behold, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have tested you in the furnace of affliction. Isaiah 48:10 NKJV MESSAGE Gold in its purest form must have to go through the fire to come out shining. Everyone loves gold, but not many people like the […]