“Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:” (1 Peter 4:12) It is inevitable that the Child of God will face fiery trials in this life. After a careful study of the … [Read more...]
It is inevitable that the Child of God will face fiery trials in this life. This devotion series looks at the words given to the Apostle Peter concerning these trials, 1 Peter 4:12-19.
Rejoicing in the Fire
“But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.” (1 Peter 4:13) In our last devotion, we gave close attention to the Apostle Peter and his Counsel … [Read more...]
Bearing Reproach for the Name of Christ
“If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.” (1 Peter 4:14) In this world, people can be mean and say mean … [Read more...]
For What Reason Do You Suffer?
“But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men's matters. (16) Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.” (1 Peter … [Read more...]
Cleaning House
“For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?” (1 Peter 4:17) Most people cannot stand a dirty house. If we cannot stand to see dishes … [Read more...]


