A Mighty Fortress

"So if you are suffering according to God's will, keep on doing what is right, and trust yourself to the God who made you, for he will never fail you." I Pet. 4:19

I have read this chapter many times and never noticed this verse. And it is such a powerful verse! It sticks out now because I know so many believers suffering right now. People that are unemployed and unable to pay their bills, women are have lost babies, marriages that are falling apart, family members that are dying. My heart is breaking for these people. But God gave those that are suffering a special word through this verse. He says if you're suffering and it is something He allowed to happen as part of his will, then keep living for Him. Keep doing what is right. Keep obeying him and looking to him. Trust Him because he's the one that made you. Why should you trust him? Because he will NEVER fail you. That's a pretty amazing promise. That promise makes suffering a little more bearable.

He is our mighty fortress.

"A mighty fortress is our God. A sacred refuge is Your name. Your kingdom is unshakeable. With you forever we will reign. "-A Mighty Fortress, Christy Nockels.