1 Peter 4:
12 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. 14 If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.
Trials, challenges and tribulations will come your way - they are inevitable. But it is how we face the challenge is where we as Christians to rejoice. Well, that is not so easy - I know where we first go. Its oh, heck no I am not doing it. Or maybe WHY God why.
I just got a list of procedures, and when I looked at it - I thought - Oh, hell no. But really in the scheme of things, it is minor. I don't want to do them. But I will do them. My first thought though, honestly was maybe I should retire. I am tired of this crap but then there are other obstacles like money. So, I shall pull up my big girl panties and face the day, this is nothing compared to the sufferings of Christ, but he did it for us.
And sometimes, we need to give God glory for the minor challenges of life. He still walks with us, even in the little matters. And then he is there for the bigger ones.
With everything that is happening in the world right now you might find it harder to be a Christian. There may be a future time where you are cursed for being one but know that in the Power of Christ you are blessed and the Holy Spirit is with you. Do not give in to the demons of the world. Remember who you are in God and that God is with you 24/7.
