In 1 Peter 4:12-19, the Apostle Peter explains to his readers, in the churches in Asia Minor, how they were to respond to their suffering for Christ. They should not be surprised at such suffering, but instead, should rejoice when they suffer on account of Christ. They should keep rejoicing so that they would also rejoice, exceedingly, when Christ's glory is revealed to the world, at His return. They should respond to their suffering by rejoicing knowing they are blessed, glorifying God. Peter explained that their suffering was for their holiness, as this was God's judgment for discipline on His church. And so responding to suffering by rejoicing, Peter tells His readers that were to entrust themselves to a faithful Creator. This is true for us, who trust in Christ, as well. If we suffer for Him, not for our own sinfulness, then we must also rejoice in our suffering, and entrust ourselves to a faithful Creator.
