Christian Devotional – July 1, 2023

Through Suffering, Day 14

Lost people act like lost people. Read 1 Peter 4:1-6.

As Peter continues to offer encouragement to the people, we see him reminding the people that those who do not have a relationship with Christ, act like people who do not have a relationship with Christ. We should never expect those who have not come to the saving grace of Jesus Christ to act like anything other than sinners. It should not surprise us. In fact, it should motivate us to the importance of sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with them.

Still, they will not understand why we do what we do. Our motives and our actions will not make sense to those who do not have Christ in their lives. As a result, people tend to be afraid of things that are different. As a result, they will sometimes treat us badly. Again, we should not be surprised by this.

Suffering because of our obedience to Jesus Christ is something that should not come as a surprise. It’s still not pleasant and we still have to struggle through it, but God always has greater purpose to bring about his glory through every situation. Are we trusting in his purpose and are we seeking to share the good news with those who so desperately need it?