Suffering unto Glory

Christ is coming back and we must rejoice. This is our hope and belief.
God has guarded us and our inheritance, but we experience suffering and trials.

1. Christ is coming back and we must suffer.. He knows this:
   a. our suffering will be only for a short while.
   b. it will refine and strengthen us
2. God is sovereign over all.
   All trials are temporary, but we are called to eternal glory.
3. He refines us. (vs 7)
   Genuineness of faith tested
   All is sent for God's Glory
   The already but not yet.

We see Jesus now by faith