Here is Peter, the man who once made his living as a fisherman, who was called to be a disciple, dropped his nets with his brother Andrew, and joined the band of twelve, and for three or so years, listened to, walked with, slept beside, ate alongside, and learned from Jesus Christ. ![]() May grace and peace be yours in fullest measure. Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ to those who reside as aliens scattered throughout Pontius, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, who were chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father by the sanctifying work of the Spirit, that you may obey Jesus Christ and be sprinkled with his blood. If you have your Bible or New Testament open to 1 Peter, allow me to read the first two verses and you follow along as we observe, just by way of review, the one who wrote the letter and those who received the letter and some things about both. In fact, Peter offers timeless wisdom on how to overcome inevitable moments of pain, disappointment, and grief.Ĭhuck titled today's message Hope Beyond Suffering, How We Can Smile Through Suffering. He's teaching from 1 Peter Chapter 1 where the former fisherman shows us how to cope with suffering. Today on Insight for Living, Chuck Swindoll continues a message he introduced yesterday. Or maybe you're troubled by an accusation leveled against you that's not true. ![]() So what's occupying your thoughts these days? Do you find yourself mulling over the damage caused by a broken relationship? ![]() Accept the mystery of hardship and suffering and misfortune and know for sure that God will protect you by His power from now through eternity. No one can tell you all the reasons why you have to go through such hard times. Just trust in your Lord to take you through.
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