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Suffer: undergo, endure – physical, mental, emotional pain. Discourage: deprive of courage, hope, confidence. Suffering is part of God’s plan for His children. Acts 3:17-18 Jesus. 2 Tim. 3:12 godly in Christ suffer (2 Tim. 1:8; Acts 5:40-41).
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Suffer:undergo, endure – physical, mental, emotional pain Discourage:deprive of courage, hope, confidence
Suffering is part of God’s plan for His children • Acts 3:17-18Jesus • 2 Tim. 3:12 godly in Christ suffer (2 Tim. 1:8; Acts 5:40-41) • 1 Pet. 3:17; 4:19God’s plan (1 Pet. 4:1-2; 2:19-20) • 1 Pet. 1:6-9tests and refines our faith (Rev. 2:9-10) • 1 Pet. 3:14-15blessed, teach gospel (Rev. 6:9; 12:17) • 1 Pet. 4:12-14don’t be surprised, rejoice
Suffering is part of God’s plan for His children Choices: suffering and discouragement • Ja. 1:2-4joy, suffering results in. . . . (Rom. 5:3-5) • 1 Pet. 1:5-10 protected by God’s power • Num. 32:1-7discouragement displeases God • Lk. 8:43-48discouragement is a choice
Suffering is part of God’s plan for His children Choices: suffering and discouragement Rejoice in the Lord • Phil. 3:1rejoice in the Lord • Phil. 3:3-14 don’t put confidence in the flesh • Phil. 3:17-21observe, walk, pattern • Phil. 4:4-7rejoice, peace of God • Phil. 4:8-9think on the right things • Phil. 4:11-13learn to be content, can do all things through Christ
Suffering is part of God’s plan for His children Choices: suffering and discouragement Rejoice in the Lord Trust in God to deliver you • 2 Cor. 1:8-10confidence in God (Phil. 1:18-20) • 1 Cor. 10:13God faithful, way of escape, endure • Ps. 46:1-3God our strength and refuge • 1 Pet. 5:6-7cast burdens on God
Suffering is part of God’s plan for His children Choices: suffering and discouragement Rejoice in the Lord Trust in God to deliver you Be strengthened by God • Acts 15:30-35strengthened with word of God • Eph. 1:18-23; 3:14-21; 6:10-18God gives. . . . • Rom. 8:26-27Holy Spirit intercedes, pray • Rom. 8:28all things work together, good • Rom. 8:31-39more than conquers
Suffering is part of God’s plan for His children Choices: suffering and discouragement Rejoice in the Lord Trust in God to deliver you Be strengthened by God Call on brethren for help • Ja. 5:13-16call elders, prayer • 1 Cor. 12:26members suffer with each other
Suffering is part of God’s plan for His children Choices: suffering and discouragement Rejoice in the Lord Trust in God to deliver you Be strengthened by God Call on brethren for help Don’t grow weary in doing good • Heb. 12:3-4not grow weary, lose heart