1 Peter 4:12 12 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that is taking place among you to test you, as though some strange thing happened to you.

STRANGE="atopos" in the greek and means out of place, strange. Improper, unrighteous, perverse.

In Peter's day the Christians could not understand why they were suffering. Does this question still rings true with us today as the people of God? Of course!

Are you suffering for the sake of Christ? Peter said "think it not strange" but rejoice. In other words, count it all joy, for we are reminded in James 1:13- When our faith is tested, our patience has a chance to grow

Believe it or not but suffering is a very painful part of life that none of us want to experience. The reality of life is that NONE of us can escape suffering and the pain that it brings along with it, therefore we must press our way though in prayer and the Word of God, knowing that God is at work and we will get through it with His help.

Jesus suffered and you and I too will suffer

Jesus reminds us that even in suffering, we can rejoice. We rejoice because we know that God is still with us by means of His Holy Spirit who will leads and guide us into truth and righteousness even in the midst of suffering.

1 Corinthians 10:13-No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.

Suffering for the sake of Christ? Count it not strange for “GOD” is able to keep us in it.

God bless.

Debra

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