A Clay Jar

Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

Suffering

I trust in you Lord

But I Trust In You Lord – Psalm 31:14-16

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What do you do when trouble presses in on you? Do you despair? Or do you follow David's example and trust in the Lord, looking for his deliverance?

A glorious and inexpressible joy

1 Peter: Glorious Joy, In All Kinds of Trials (1:6-9)

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In 1 Peter 1:6-9, we find that we can experience a glorious joy in the midst of great trials. Because we are receiving the goal of our faith.

Why does God allow suffering?

Why Does God Allow Suffering? – Acts 14:19

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While we might not understand all the reasons we, and other godly people, suffer, we should continue to trust him, even while we are suffering.

The cost of obedience

The Cost of Obedience – Acts 5:29

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When considering opposing the civil authorities, be sure it is out of obedience to God's direction. And be willing to pay the price.

suffer for Christ

Counted Worthy to Suffer for Christ – Acts 5:41-42

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Rather than complain when we feel slighted as Christians, we should learn to rejoice in suffering for the name of Christ.