The Purpose in the Crisis
from The Truth Church
Reverend Hilton preaches from 1 Peter 5:8-10, teaching that God allows suffering for a purpose: to perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle believers. He explains that the Greek word for perfect means to complete thoroughly, fit together, and restore—like a master builder removing faulty materials. Reverend Hilton illustrates this with the concept of building inspectors who test foundations; similarly, God puts believers through fires to purge wood, hay, and stubble, leaving only gold, silver, and precious stones. He emphasizes that repeated trials indicate a need to learn the lesson and gain victory. Reverend Hilton calls for transformation by renewing the mind, rejecting convenient Christianity that compromises with the world. He encourages lifting eyes to God, who prepares a table (a mesa) by clearing harmful briars ahead of his sheep. The preacher warns against relying on a single 'tank' of the Holy Ghost, comparing it to a car needing frequent refueling—and notes that church fellowship provides a faster recharge than private prayer alone. He concludes by urging the congregation to believe not just that God can answer their prayers, but that He can do exceeding abundantly above all they ask or think, inviting them to leave their burdens at the altar with faith.
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