Rejoice. Be Glad. With Exceeding Joy

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

Reading:

1 Peter 4:12-17

How do I prepare for “the fiery trial which is to try you” (1 Peter 4:12)?

And how do I rejoice in such trying times?

Must all Christians be sharing Christ’s sufferings?

Should I cultivate thinking of myself as being part of a suffering people?

What portion of my sufferings and reproaches are not for the name of Christ?

When I “suffer as a Christian” (1 Peter 4:16), for what shall I glorify God?

[The Scriptures say in 1 Peter 4:12 -- Think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you]
from 1 Peter 4:12

My Enemy and I

For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the Lord shall reward thee.

Proverbs 25:22

Reading:

Proverbs 25:11-28

“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver” (Proverbs 25:11).

As a noble friend…

  • Speak words that fit…and speak them fittingly (Proverbs 25:11).
  • Give good value with your reproof (Proverbs 25:12).
  • Keep the length and frequence of your visits well timed (Proverbs 25:17).
  • Be faithful to a trust (Proverbs 25:19).
  • Fit the occasion (Proverbs 25:20).
  • Be a joy to be with (Proverbs 25:24).
[The Scriptures say in Proverbs 25:13 -- He refresheth the soul]
from Proverbs 25:13