Trials Will Come
Minister Joaquin Chavez
1 Peter 4:12-19
12 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. 14 If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. 15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer or a thief or an evildoer or as a meddler. 16 Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name. 17 For it is time for judgment to begin at the household of God; and if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God? 18 And
“If the righteous is scarcely saved,
what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?”
19 Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.
When trials come…
Not something strange
Rejoice sharing Christ’s suffering
Glory will be revealed
Blessed when insulted
Spirit of God rests on you
When trials come…
Not ashamed
Glorify God’s name
Judged on how we respond
Entrust our souls to God
Keep doing good
When trials come…
Woe is me
Whoa, it’s me
How to get through a trial
Know God made you for it
Feel honored you were chosen
Look to the gifts He gave you
Perform to bring Him glory
Do it for those watching you
Trials to prepare for
Moral choices for success
Losses for Heavenly gain
Delays that lead to doubt
Struggles to get rid of sin
Burdens to carry for others
Proverbs 11:23-31
23 The desire of the righteous ends only in good,
the expectation of the wicked in wrath.
24 One gives freely, yet grows all the richer;
another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want.
25 Whoever brings blessing will be enriched,
and one who waters will himself be watered.
26 The people curse him who holds back grain,
but a blessing is on the head of him who sells it.
27 Whoever diligently seeks good seeks favor,
but evil comes to him who searches for it.
28 Whoever trusts in his riches will fall,
but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf.
29 Whoever troubles his own household will inherit the wind,
and the fool will be servant to the wise of heart.
30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life,
and whoever captures souls is wise.
31 If the righteous is repaid on earth,
how much more the wicked and the sinner!
Trial prep
Bible to build character
People to interview
Holy Spirit to inspire
Righteous living to build discipline
Jesus to cover results
Even if you didn’t
Do __________
It would have been enough
Even if you don’t
Do __________
You have already done enough