Privilege Of Suffering

"For you have been given not only the privilege of trusting in Christ but also the privilege of suffering for him."

PHILIPPIANS 1:29

You are rightly related to God when you give your life to Jesus and walk in this truth. You freely give your own will for the message of Jesus. Your decisions will all be based on God's will - not what is immediately best for you. 

People fear suffering in this life having not the understanding of the reality of atonement. To suffer in this life for the benefit and glory of Jesus is exactly what is meant by allowing your old self to die such that Christ the Lord will have complete hold of your life with his spirit - In this - Jesus will bring you peace. 

The Gospel of God and the Holy Spirit are the truth about life. To be set apart you must be willing to be alone with God - to pass through the reality of the redemption to receive the revelation of Christ in faith. 

“We are made right with God by placing our faith in Jesus Christ. And this is true for everyone who believes, no matter who we are.” Romans 3:22 

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 

“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.” James 1:5 

“And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, “This is the way, walk in it,” when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left.” Isaiah 30:21 

“And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.” 1 Peter 5:10 

“More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.” Romans 5: 3-5 

“I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” Galatians 2:20