1 Peter 4:14-19

vs 14-19 – talk about the believer

v19 – talks about the Lord

(1.) THE BELIEVER – vs14-19

v14 – reproached – are verbal insults against Christians

-this is making our faith verbal

-John the Baptist and the body of Christ being a voice

BE VERBAL

-we will not win the world for Jesus just by being good Christians

-when we are verbal, there will be conflict

BE BLESSED

blessed – means to prosper – prosper spiritually

-this is proof I am saved and growing

v16 – Do not be ashamed – insecurity/do not back down/do not feel defeated

vs17-18 – Judgment – this refers to the hard time of persecution coming upon the church for being verbal.

-if it is hard for believers to go through this, just think how hard it will be for believers who miss heaven

verse 19 – THE LORD IS FAITHFUL

-Jesus is a Faithful Creator

1. The Lord is a Faithful Creator

-God created the heavens and the earth – Genesis 1:1

-committ – is a banking term speaking of depositing finances into an account to keep your money safe

            TWO FAITHFUL PRINCIPLES

1. OUR SITUATION OR CIRCUMSTANCE DOES NOT CHANGE THE FAITHFULNESS OF THE LORD – Psalm 33:4

– we will all go through alot of different events in our lives – good and bad

-He is right in everything that occurs in our lives and will be Faithful in bringing us through anything and everything

2. THE LORD’S FAITHFULNESS DEPENDS ON HIM AND NOT US – 2 Tim 2:13 & 1 Thessalonians 5:24

-keep your eyes on Jesus and not on your own walk & behavior

-the Lord is Faithful regardless of our behavior or actions

-and the One who is Faithful, He will do it…