Stand together through Suffering

Sometimes as we go through the suffering of trials it feels as if we are the only one suffering, but Peter encourages us in verse nine that we are not alone in our adversities that other brothers and sisters in the world are going through the same sufferings.


1 Peter 5:9 “Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world.”

We must pray for each another and encourage each other to stand firm, that our personal victories will help someone else going through that same trial just as the personal victory of someone else helps us get through the suffering we are going through.

Both Peter and James gave us the same formula for success:
James 4:7 “Therefore, submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.”

As Christians we not only bear the natural sufferings of this world that all men suffer, but we also suffer for our faith in Jesus Christ. We are attacked by both the devil and unbelievers as well as some believers unfortunately because we live to glorify God.
But the genuine believer has a great promise. God will take care of us through all the sufferings of this life. He will keep us, guard us, and protect us. – Our Blessed Hope