Remaining Steadfast in Suffering

Introduction

• False Notions about being a Christian – Health, Wealth, and Prosperity?
• Easy to Fall into the Trap of Think We are Undeserving of Suffering

Five Reasons to remain Steadfast in the Faith in the Midst of our Sufferings (vs. 12-19)

1. To Try Us (v. 12; Matthew 24:22; Acts 14:22; 1 Peter 1:7; Matthew 10:22)

2. “Partake of Christ’s Sufferings” (v. 13; 2 Corinthians 4:10; 2 Corinthians 1:7)

3. “Blessed” (vs. 14-16; 1 Peter 3:16; John 8:48; Matthew 5:11; )

4. God’s Judgment (vs. 17-18)- Part 2

5. The Will of God (v. 19)- Part 2

Conclusion/Application

• There are many Reasons to Find Hope and Comfort in the Midst of our Trials, No Matter to What Degree They are
• We must Learn that the Sooner We Put Our Trust in God’s Goodness and Grace the Sooner We will Find Comfort and Consolation as We Go Through our Trials