Have you ever been labeled one of Satan’s workers? Have you been maligned, misrepresented, lied about with regards to your Christian faith and your efforts to serve our Lord Jesus?
If you have, then lets turn to 1 Peter 4:12-19
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you; but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing, so that also at the revelation of His glory you may rejoice with exultation. If you are reviled for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. Make sure that none of you suffers as a murderer, or thief, or evildoer, or a troublesome meddler; but if anyone suffers as a Christian, he is not to be ashamed, but is to glorify God in this name. For it is time for judgment to begin with the household of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God? And if it is with difficulty that the righteous is saved, what will become of the godless man and the sinner? Therefore, those also who suffer according to the will of God shall entrust their souls to a faithful Creator in doing what is right.
We shouldn’t be surprised when we are attacked by the enemy. We should rejoice, however that we share the suffering of Christ. We are counted among the blessed. There is no shame in being attacked for our affiliation and work for Christ. Rejoice! To God be all the glory!
Do endeavor to live well in Christ lest you suffer for some evil-doing. There is nothing to be joyful about in that case.
If you have, then lets turn to 1 Peter 4:12-19
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you; but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing, so that also at the revelation of His glory you may rejoice with exultation. If you are reviled for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. Make sure that none of you suffers as a murderer, or thief, or evildoer, or a troublesome meddler; but if anyone suffers as a Christian, he is not to be ashamed, but is to glorify God in this name. For it is time for judgment to begin with the household of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God? And if it is with difficulty that the righteous is saved, what will become of the godless man and the sinner? Therefore, those also who suffer according to the will of God shall entrust their souls to a faithful Creator in doing what is right.
We shouldn’t be surprised when we are attacked by the enemy. We should rejoice, however that we share the suffering of Christ. We are counted among the blessed. There is no shame in being attacked for our affiliation and work for Christ. Rejoice! To God be all the glory!
Do endeavor to live well in Christ lest you suffer for some evil-doing. There is nothing to be joyful about in that case.