06/10/2026
June 7, 2026
Scripture-1 Peter 1:6-7
Message- The Trials of Your Faith
This book was written by Peter, Son of Jonas(Matthew 16:17)brother of Andrew, married(Mark 1:30)and a fisherman by trade. It was written in 63 AD to strangers(Jews) that were living outside Palestine, due to persecution. Peter encouraged them to stand up, be strong, be patient during trials and how to handle trials. Trials will come. The Lord has a purpose for everything we face.
In the text, the strangers(Jews)were forced to leave all that they owned behind. They were currently suffering trial after trial(John 16:33, Job 14:1, Psalms 34:19, Romans 8:36). No one is exempt from suffering trials, not even Jesus. Trials(affordability, voting rights, gas prices, etc.)will bring grief, trouble, hurt, and misery. Trials are only for a season. Trials come to test our faith(Job, Abraham, Hebrews boys, Paul,etc.) God will step in, if you hold out. Do you have no faith, little faith, our great faith! Trials test our faith to see whether it’s dross or pure gold. Gold is precious in the sight of man, but God value Christians more than gold. Why? Gold only says what’s owned. Christians can give witness to who God really is, tell other people that God is the rock of our salvation, that God will make away, God is an essential part of our lives. Jesus died for our sins, was buried, rose with all power in his hand, and ascended up to heaven.
Life is not worth living without Jesus being a part of our lives. Jesus can use his power to help us go through our trials. Hold on, Christians It’s only a test! God will reward us for passing the test of our faith! Hold on because Jesus is a Way maker, storm rider, bridge over troubled water, anchor, friend, provider and more!