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God’s Promise of Grace to Endure All Suffering
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God’s Promise of Grace to Endure All Suffering
I will never forget how I felt during my husband’s active addiction. It was complete misery. I truly believed this suffering I was feeling (and that my husband was feeling) was going to last forever, and we would never get out of it. But by God’s grace, He restored and strengthened both of us just like the promise we see in 1 Peter.
The book of 1 Peter is a letter written by Peter. He reminds Gentile Christians that they will endure sufferings. But he also encourages them by telling them they are chosen by God. Therefore, they can place their HOPE in Jesus.
1 Peter 5:10–11 says, “And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. To him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen.”
It doesn’t say if you suffer, but after you suffer. I love the truth that Peter speaks here: We will all suffer, life will be hard, and there will be trials in our lives. But that’s not all. He continues to say, “The God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.” God owns ALL grace. It may not feel like we will ever see peaceful days, but one day God will restore everything to the way it is supposed to be in His eyes.
We are not meant to suffer alone. You have a Finding Hope community that understands your suffering. You also have a loving God who wants you to cling to Him through your sufferings so that He can give you the strength to get through each trial.
Through our sufferings, we have the power to strengthen our faith and our love for God.
Old Testament Promises:
- Psalms 23:6
- Isaiah 43:2
- Psalms 119:50
New Testament Promises:
- 1 Peter 3:14
- Romans 8:28
- James 1:12
- 2 Corinthians 1:5
Hold on to this promise today: You will NEVER suffer without God’s gentle hand of grace upon you.
“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9
