Rejoice In Trials-Notes From Church

1 Peter 4

we should expect trials

the pearl of great price is God himself

Jesus was maligned by religious people
do not be surprised if this happens to you too...

rejoice in trials
-this is humanly impossible apart from God
-remembering that he is good and in control

why rejoice?
-trails lead us to a deeper fellowship with Jesus
we share in His sufferings
-deeper level of desiring Gods glory
(our suffering not worthy to be compared with the glory to be revealed)
-Closeness to God's spirit
Fear replaced by faith

Examine yourself in trials
make sure your suffering is not sin on your part
if there is sin repent!
yet even in self inflicted suffering
God is there and pursues us and uses it for good

Glorify God in your trial.
we should feel honored to suffer for Jesus

Eliz Elliot- BE OPEN TO THE TRAINING OF TRIALS
'Lord show me what you have for me in this"
SUBMIT to Gods refining process

Entrust yourself to Gods refining process
Where else can you go??
HE IS A FAITHFUL CREATOR
Give yourself to Jesus for safe keeping

Keller-God is completely present with us in our suffering.He knows what it is like.

Continue to do good as you entrust yourself to Jesus!

ITS ALL ABOUT JESUS AND OTHER PEOPLE-SPREADING HIS FAME! BUILDING HIS CHURCH.

like the prodigal son...trials can bring us back to Jesus. He welcomes us home.

Problem of Pain- Lewis
... all these toys were never meant to have my heart......
God let me remember this.