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Divine Dispatch
1 Peter 4:12-13
You Get to Share Jesus' Amazing Journey!
Welcome, Faith Force Journey Sharers! Today, we’re discovering the incredible privilege of sharing in both Jesus’ difficult times and His amazing glory, as shared in 1 Peter 4:12-13.
Verse Of The Day:
"Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery trial you are suffering, 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." (1 Peter 4:12-13)
Have you ever wanted to go on an adventure with your best friend, even if parts of the journey might be challenging? That’s exactly what Peter tells us about sharing Jesus’ journey!
Peter says “do not be surprised at the fiery trial you are suffering” – difficult times aren’t strange or unusual; they’re actually part of something amazing! When we go through hard times, we “participate in the sufferings of Christ.” This means we get to share the same kind of challenges Jesus faced, which makes us closer to Him!
But here’s the most exciting part – “you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.” Because we share Jesus’ difficult times, we also get to share in His incredible glory! It’s like going through a tough adventure with someone and then celebrating the amazing victory together. Every hard thing we face with Jesus is preparing us for the most incredible celebration ever!
Christ's Journey Map:
Take a long strip of brown paper (or tape several pieces together) and create your “Christ’s Journey Map”! Draw a winding path with sections marked “Difficult Times” (use storm clouds, rocky roads) and “Glory Times” (use sunshine, crowns, celebration). Draw Jesus walking the entire path, then draw yourself walking right beside Him through both the hard parts and the glorious parts. Add the words “We Share the Journey!” Every time you look at your map, remember that you get to share both Jesus’ challenges and His amazing glory!
Time For A Prayer:
Dear Jesus, thank You for letting us share in Your journey, even the difficult parts! Help us not be surprised when hard things happen, but remember that we're participating in Your sufferings. Fill our hearts with joy knowing that we'll also share in Your incredible glory. Thank You for walking this journey with us! Amen.
Keep sharing in Jesus’ amazing journey, Faith Force Journey Sharers! Until our next Divine Dispatch, remember that you get to participate in both Christ’s sufferings and His incredible glory!