God has given us everything we need to thrive as exiles. The end of all things is near so we need to be self-controlled and sober-minded, for the sake of our prayers. Be reminded that God is sovereign over it all.
Suffering as an Exile
July 7, 2024 • Stephen Harrison • 1 Peter 4:12–18, 1 Peter 3:13—4:6
Following Jesus will result in hostility from outsiders. Peter starts this section with “Who would want to harm you for doing good?” The answer is, more and more people as the world grows darker. So he encourages us, when we suffer, we can remember that Christ also suffered. We must also remember that Christ is King and he has not lost control.
