Bible Verse of The Day – 6-18-19

1 Peter 3:17 (NKJV) 17 For it is better, if it is the will of God, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.

If it is the will of God. This is a huge statement.

Many people suffer and it’s not the will of God. God is not in it nor near it. We are suffering because of things we have done or said. We are suffering because of wrong choices. We may even be suffering because of false prophecies or words that were spoken over us. Sometimes we suffer due to things other people have done to us.

This verse says, “if it is the will of God”. Sometimes, as hard as it is, we will suffer for things and it is because of the stance we take for our Lord Jesus Christ. It will be for doing good instead of indulging in the bad.

But, be encouraged today that God is saying, “it is better”! This means that we are doing good, following Him. And because of this, people may lash out at us in anger.

Maybe they are jealous or envious of us. Maybe they are spreading lies, etc. Whatever it may be, If we are doing good, we need to keep it up.

Don’t let this behavior taint us. Don’t let it cause us to turn back or back down because of the heat of it. Remember what God says. “It is better! “

What does better mean? It means more excellently or more effectively.

So let us continue to be BETTER. Amen.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902