Trusting Jesus During Difficult Times

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1 Peter 4:12-19

We spend a lot of time, money and effort to try to make our lives more comfortable and avoid suffering.  When suffering does come into our lives we often complain and wonder why God didn’t do something to prevent it.  The Apostle Peter wrote to a group of Christians who were undergoing persecution because they followed Jesus and he told them that they shouldn’t be surprised by times of suffering but instead understand that Jesus suffered on our behalf while He was here and we should endure suffering for His sake with the same attitude that He had.  We should be willing to share the Gospel with people regardless of how they will treat us afterward, knowing that we are blessed when we are mocked for our faith.