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…