Surprise?! | 1 Peter 4:12-19

A sermon by Pastor Tim Vusik from 1 Peter 4:12-19.

In this text, Peter reminds us that God neither ignores nor minimizes our suffering. He is not indifferent to our pain. Rather than explaining every reason for suffering, Peter helps us understand why God allows it and encourages us to entrust ourselves to Him through it.

Big Idea: Don’t be surprised by suffering; instead, rejoice and trust God, who is refining you.

1. Welcome your suffering (12-14)
2. Understand your suffering (15-18)
3. Entrust yourself to God in suffering (19)