God can bring good to people as they suffer.
1. REASSURANCE.
Whilst Christians will suffer even when we do good, there is no ultimate harm. We can trust God, like David, and our greater David, Jesus.
2. RESPONSE.
We are called to:
Replace our Fear (fear God instead of man's threat).
Relate our Faith (give a defence of the hope that is in us).
We are fishers of men in all circumstances.
3. RESULTS.
Peter summarises how suffering injustice is good. It brings good to us (promised inheritance), and good for others (present influence).
God wants us to be priests who glorify him. And it is via surprising ways of submission and suffering. This is the way of Jesus.
December 14, 2025
