God’s Will in Suffering
Greet one another with a kiss of love. Speaker: Pastor J.D. Greear
1 Peter 5: 5-11
5 In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.”6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. 7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.8 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 9 Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.10 And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. 11 To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen.
1. Embrace that waiting is normal (v. 5)
2. Humble yourselves (v. 6)
3. Cast all your cares on Him (v. 7)
4. Be sober- minded (v. 8)
5. Be alert (v. 8)
6. Resist the devil (v. 9)
10. Embrace Grace (v. 10) -remember that He is the God of all grace
“ Greet one another with a kiss of love. “ ~1 Peter 5:14
REFLECTION:
1. What God has reminded you about yourself?
2. What immediate actions God wants you to take?
3. To whom God wants you to share this insights?