Suffering as a Christian

1 Peter 4:12-16(NIV)
Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler. However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name.

Power Points

This scripture is a hard pill to swallow because no one wants to suffer.

But it is inevitable that as Christians we will suffer just as Christ did.

However we must remember to rejoice, not because of the suffering but because of our relationship with Christ.

When we suffer for Christ's sake, His glory is revealed in, on, through, and for us.

Being insulted, persecuted, or suffer for being a Christian means that the glory of God is resting on us.

We should not be ashamed but PRAISE God that we are associated with Christ and bear the name of a Christian.

Take comfort in knowing that all things are working together for good to those who love the Lord!

God is AWESOME...that's All I Know. -Tevin C. Jordan