1 Peter 5:10 gives us three perspectives that can help us endure while we suffer for doing good. First, we must remember that in the greater context, the suffering lasts for a short time compared to the glory to come; second, we must trust that God intends joy for us – because he does; and third, we must remember the timing of that joy, that it will ultimately come in our union with Christ in glory. (Sadly, the video for that message recorded with no audio!) Now, in the second half of 1 Peter 5:10, we discover that there are also promises that offer great comfort in our suffering. The first of these is that God will completely restore us to be “as good as new!” But that’s just the beginning of our restoration. Ultimately his word reveals we will be restored to even better than new! What great comfort this promise holds for those suffering for their faith!
