A Study From 1 Peter Chapter 4:12 to 19 Finishing The Race - Peter's Feed My Sheep Letter To Us Part 11

In Chapter 4:12-19 Paul speaks to us about suffering we will encounter as Christians because many will not understand the changes in your life as a believer. Just like Jesus you will suffer insults and anger from those who don't understand your decision to live for God or the calling on your life. Enduring suffering for Christ is one way to glorify him in the earth. The only suffering we should not rejoice in is when we suffer in doing our own thing and not God's will. We must also be able to recognize when our suffering is a correction of God for doing wrong, Heb 12:8 tells us that God will disciple us because he loves us but refusing his correction is refusing God. Peter then tells us God will judge this world one day but his judgement will begin with those who belong to him, correcting them, exposing them in order to give them an opportunity to make themselves ready for his return. He will then judge the world and establish his kingdom on earth. Peter ends chapter 4 telling the righteous that not all who are saved will enter the Kingdom of God but only those who do the will of the father and live a life pleasing to him. We must live a life on fire for God and not be lukewarm.