"So then, those who suffer according
to God's will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and
continue to do good. 1st Peter 4:19 NIV
There are two things that Peter says to
those who are suffering according to the will of God. First of all, they
are to commit their souls to Him. The fact is that God does allow
suffering, and we are to place our souls in God's charge during that
time of need. The word "commit" means just that. Let God be in charge of
you, let Him have full control of your life, surrender to Him. And,
just like you would deposit something in the bank for safekeeping, so
you can deposit your soul to Him.
Second, we are to do good in the midst
of our suffering. It's very easy to want to fight back, especially when
someone is treating you unfairly or bringing trouble into your life when
you don't deserve it. But remember that God wants us to keep doing what
is right and what is good even when we are mistreated.
Last, notice what's said about God in
this verse. He is a faithful Creator. That means He is dependable and
trustworthy. You can count on Him today in the midst of your suffering.
May God make His face shine upon you,
especially if you are suffering and in need of His loving grace. He has
as much as You need. And, He loves You more then You know.
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