Have you ever received a gift you didn’t want? Maybe it was practical, but not exactly enjoyable. You wanted fun, but you got functional.

Suffering is the gift no one wants, but it is one of the most important ways God prepares us for blessing in this world and glory in the world to come.

In 1 Peter 4:12-19, we not only learn what Christian suffering is and the benefits it brings, but also how to respond to suffering and experience God’s best.