Hi, I'm John McMath and this is the Morning Meditation!

How do you react to suffering? Suffering is a part of all of our lives. All of us have seen it. Many of us have experienced it.

Here are three reactions you need to have when you encounter suffering. First, you are to rejoice (1 Peter 4:13) in what God is allowing to happen. Second, you need to review your life (1 Peter 4:17-18). Am I suffering because of something I have done? If you become convicted that your suffering is a result of your sin, then you need to repent. Third, when you review your life and discover that your suffering is for the cause of Christ, then simply rely on Him That is what Peter tells us in 1 Peter 4:19. “Therefore, those also who suffer according to the will of God shall entrust their souls to a faithful Creator in doing what is right.” Did you hear the word “entrust?” That is a banking term which means to put something with someone else for safe deposit. He will take care of you; you can bank on it.

This has been the Morning Meditation. Join us next time for more meditation.