1 Peter 4:12
One of my favorite passages of Scripture in which God has spoke volumes to my heart is this one here in 1 Peter 4:12.
I Peter 4:12
Think it not strange concerning the fiery trial, which is to try you, but rejoice ..his glory is revealed, ye shall be glad with exceeding joy..
It has been said, The breath of the Holy Spirit into His new creation never makes a heart hard and insensitive, but affectionate, tender, and true.
For the Lords capacity for sympathy is greater still than that realm of suffering.
Selected
Think it not:
The mind can rack havoc when it comes
To Serving
To Sacrificing - giving until you give
Yet more so when it comes -
To Suffering
Think it not strange concerning the fiery trial, which is to try you, but rejoice ..his glory is revealed, ye shall be glad with exceeding joy..
It has been said, The breath of the Holy Spirit into His new creation never makes a heart hard and insensitive, but affectionate, tender, and true.
For the Lords capacity for sympathy is greater still than that realm of suffering.
Selected
Think it not:
The mind can rack havoc when it comes
To Serving
To Sacrificing - giving until you give
Yet more so when it comes -
To Suffering
Peter here is admonishing these weary, suffering believers to watch their minds.
Think it not!
Trials are God's way of
1. Preparing us:
What school did David attend that equipped him for the ministry he had upon the harp and song; a ministry of comfort and hope?
It was trials and persecution!
Trials that attacked and opposed the hope and faith he had in God.
Trials that moved him to call out to the God of Heaven, knowing that God hears his cries!
Trials that brought an answer which ignited the songs he penned!
Have you ever thought for every sorrow was a song?
One has said, If Gods desire is to enlarge your capacity for spiritual understanding do not be afraid of the greater realm of suffering that awaits you.
Think it not!
Trials are God's way of
1. Preparing us:
What school did David attend that equipped him for the ministry he had upon the harp and song; a ministry of comfort and hope?
It was trials and persecution!
Trials that attacked and opposed the hope and faith he had in God.
Trials that moved him to call out to the God of Heaven, knowing that God hears his cries!
Trials that brought an answer which ignited the songs he penned!
Have you ever thought for every sorrow was a song?
One has said, If Gods desire is to enlarge your capacity for spiritual understanding do not be afraid of the greater realm of suffering that awaits you.
2. Participating with us: (fellowshipping )
Participate - One who has or takes a part, share or portion in common with others; a sharer; a participator; an affiliate or an associate.
Simeon is such an illustration of this.
As he was compelled to bear the cross that day, you did not see one without the other!
While going through things and expressing these things to the Lord, (as if he didn't know )I've had the Lord speak to my heart these words, I know how you feel... suffering is a fellowship with others and HIM.
Participate - One who has or takes a part, share or portion in common with others; a sharer; a participator; an affiliate or an associate.
Simeon is such an illustration of this.
As he was compelled to bear the cross that day, you did not see one without the other!
While going through things and expressing these things to the Lord, (as if he didn't know )I've had the Lord speak to my heart these words, I know how you feel... suffering is a fellowship with others and HIM.
3. Protecting us:
The children of Israel were led a longer way through the wilderness, because of the dangers that lurked.
What seemingly was a curse and misfortune actually was a blessing from God. Years ago a golden friend said to me when I was stating to him what I was going through. He said Brother David, the Lord is making something better out of you.
The children of Israel were led a longer way through the wilderness, because of the dangers that lurked.
What seemingly was a curse and misfortune actually was a blessing from God. Years ago a golden friend said to me when I was stating to him what I was going through. He said Brother David, the Lord is making something better out of you.
Rejoice suffering one, it will soon past.
Rev DN
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