Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified. But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men's matters. Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf. For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God? And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear? Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.
(1 Peter 4:12-19 KJV)
This set of scripture has been popping up a lot lately... for me at least. I can see now that this pressure is pushing me into my destiny.. my calling.
1 Peter 4:12-19 in my own words:
Don't think it's strange that you're going through this hard trial. Instead, let's find JOY in it. We are partakers in Christ's suffering that He did for US. When His glory shall be revealed and things fall into place, you may be GLAD WITH EXCEEDING JOY!
If you are abused, mistreated, or reproached for the name of Jesus Christ, BE HAPPY and find JOY in this; for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon YOU: THEY may speak evil of Jesus, but YOU GLORIFY JESUS! We are ALL going to suffer in life. But let no one suffer as a murderer, or as a theif, or as an evil doer, or as a busybody in other man's matters. Yet if ANYONE suffers because they are a TRUE CHRISTIAN, let them not be ashamed; but let them GLORIFY GOD on this behalf.
The time has come for judgment to begin at the house of God. We are first in line! If it begins with us FIRST, what will be the end of those who don't obey the gospel of God? If the righteous ones are BARELY SAVED, where do the ungodly people come in?
So if you find life difficult because you're doing what God said and you're loving Him, TAKE IT IN STRIDE. TRUST HIM! He knows what He's doing, and He'll keep doing it! NO WORRIES!!! Because there are NO LIMIT'S ON GOD'S LOVE!
Jesus, seriously, thank You for everything You Have been teaching us.. showing us. You know we need it all so much. Better yet, we NEED YOU, JESUS. Forgive us for putting You on the backburner... only acknowledging You when we need Your help. You always help us when we really call out to You... But You want more. You want our LOVE. You don't need us but You want us. You're not mad at us.. YOU'RE MAD ABOUT US! Forgive us Jesus. I love You, Jesus! I plead the blood of Jesus Christ of Nazareth over every reader and their situations in JESUS NAME! Show us your mercy and grace and power. Thank You for dancing with us in the fire. Thank you Jesus. You love us so much. We are suffering with You... until that mighty day comes when You take Your chosen, the ones who chose You, up. But use us NOW, Lord. Take the blindfold off our eyes so we can see Your Love and Grace for us, JESUS. I send Your mighty and strong angels to minister and protect every reader in Jesus name. I pray that You would renew them with Your exceeding and great joy. Fill Us With JOY in Your presence! In JESUS NAME I PRAY, AMEN!
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