Do Not Be Surprised
July 13, 2023
“Do Not Be Surprised”
Blessings folk!
So!
In light of what Peter says…the end of all things is at hand…
…we are to be self-controlled, sober-minded, loving OneAnother, showing hospitality, being good stewards of the empowering gifts of God, speaking the oracles of God, serving in the strength of God…
So…
1 Pe 4:12
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you,
as though something strange were happening to you.
ESV
He reminds them…and us…that we are beloved of God.
Therefore, do not be surprised.
Fiery ordeals and trials will come.
They come to test us.
They will come upon you.
Do not be distracted.
Do not be distraught.
Do not think that some strange thing is happening to us.
The Lord has promised that we will have trial and tribulations.
The Lord has promised that we will be treated the same way that He was.
The Lord has promised to be with us in all things at all times.
Do not be surprised.
Do not fear.
Do not fret.
We are to actually react in another way…as we will see…