November 27 :: Ezekiel 30-32; 1 Peter 4

Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

{1 Peter 4:8}

Have you suffered for the name of Christ? I am reading a book right now called "Don't Waste Your Life" by John Piper. A great focus of it seems to be about suffering...and counting your trials, especially in sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ on the cross...as good, because they draw you nearer to Him.

Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler. However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name.

{1 Peter 4:12-16}