BY THE GRACE OF GOD

Introduction:

A. Have You Ever Been So Discouraged…

1. You wanted to give up?

2. You wanted to scream at everyone?

3. You wanted to fight back somehow?

B. As Christians, We Must Be Ready.

1. We must realize we will have struggles.

2. We must see beyond the present to the end.

Body: 1 Peter 5: 10, 11

I. We Will Endure Suffering.

A. Like Adam and Eve - deciding between right and wrong.

B. Like Joseph - faced with discouraging circumstances.

C. Like David - enduring persecution from family, friends and enemies.

D. Like Job - losing wealth, family, and health.

E. Like Jesus - over-worked, under appreciated, rejected and discarded.

II. After Suffering.

A. God will perfect.

1. To be made whole (as in repaired from "accident").

2. To be made ready or prepared.

B. God will establish.

1. To be set fast or made steadfast.

2. To be turned resolutely is a certain direction.

C. God will strengthen or confirm in knowledge and power.

D. God will settle.

1. To be placed upon a foundation.

2. To bring together consolidate.

Conclusion:

A. What Struggles Are You Currently Enduring?

1. Are there people rejecting you or trying to change you?

2. Are you struggling with health problems?

3. Are you struggling with financial problems?

4. Are you feeling like you can’t do anymore?

B. Keep Your Eyes Fixed On The Goal?

1. It will all be over one day.

2. God will take care of you.