Rejoicing through trials
I Peter 1:6-10
Back ground.
Peter is speaking to believers that are going through heavy persecution .
He is encouraging them to remain strong in the faith as they go through trials
Note
Trials in this text is used to describe a condition that exists only as a result of being persecuted for standing for Christ.
One may ask why it is so important that we rejoice under trials.
First let me say that the word rejoicing doesn't necessarily mean that you enjoy the experience.On the contrary the experience may be quite dread full.I believe that Peter meant we should feel a great sence of satisfaction knowing that we were found by the world around us to be joined with Christ.( Acts 5: 40-41)
1st point
vs 7
Being able to rejoice through a trial is a proof of our faith.
You see,being able to look a trial straight in the face and deal with it by using scripture,the holy spirit,and the power of Jesus,is in itself a proof of where we stand.
This proof of faith is not only beneficial to us and pleasing to God ,but it also becomes a witness to others.A kind of boost to there faith if you will.
Think of how many times in scripture as well as history that when one person stood for what they believed in others soon followed.
What greater of a witness could we have?
2nd point
vs7
Rejoicing through trials has a substantial reward.
We are never asked to bear up under trials just for the sake of doing it. Our trials are used to bring out the best in us. The Trials here are compared to the heating of gold to remove all impurities. If we will allow our trials to do like wise,to remove all fleshless, all sense of, i can handle this alone . Then the Christ which dwells within all believers will be able to shine through.
The reward for such trials will be Christ himself at his return saying ,Well done,Good job,I knew you could do it.I,m glad to call you mine.
3rd point
vs9
As we rejoice under trials we prove our faith. The proof that we love Jesus even though we cant see him or even touch him ultimately results in the salvation of our souls.
Closing comments.
As we face persecutions for our belief,no matter how small ,we should feel honored to be associated with our Lord and bear the trial with gladness of heart.
Back ground.
Peter is speaking to believers that are going through heavy persecution .
He is encouraging them to remain strong in the faith as they go through trials
Note
Trials in this text is used to describe a condition that exists only as a result of being persecuted for standing for Christ.
One may ask why it is so important that we rejoice under trials.
First let me say that the word rejoicing doesn't necessarily mean that you enjoy the experience.On the contrary the experience may be quite dread full.I believe that Peter meant we should feel a great sence of satisfaction knowing that we were found by the world around us to be joined with Christ.( Acts 5: 40-41)
1st point
vs 7
Being able to rejoice through a trial is a proof of our faith.
You see,being able to look a trial straight in the face and deal with it by using scripture,the holy spirit,and the power of Jesus,is in itself a proof of where we stand.
This proof of faith is not only beneficial to us and pleasing to God ,but it also becomes a witness to others.A kind of boost to there faith if you will.
Think of how many times in scripture as well as history that when one person stood for what they believed in others soon followed.
What greater of a witness could we have?
2nd point
vs7
Rejoicing through trials has a substantial reward.
We are never asked to bear up under trials just for the sake of doing it. Our trials are used to bring out the best in us. The Trials here are compared to the heating of gold to remove all impurities. If we will allow our trials to do like wise,to remove all fleshless, all sense of, i can handle this alone . Then the Christ which dwells within all believers will be able to shine through.
The reward for such trials will be Christ himself at his return saying ,Well done,Good job,I knew you could do it.I,m glad to call you mine.
3rd point
vs9
As we rejoice under trials we prove our faith. The proof that we love Jesus even though we cant see him or even touch him ultimately results in the salvation of our souls.
Closing comments.
As we face persecutions for our belief,no matter how small ,we should feel honored to be associated with our Lord and bear the trial with gladness of heart.
posted by Vidalia Advent Christian at
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