capture joy in tough times

Capture Joy in Tough Times

Capture Joy in Tough Times

“So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you have to endure many trials for a little while.”

1 PETER 1:6 (NLT)

Four Reasons for Tough Times

Creational … because I’m a citizen of a broken creation


Creational … because I’m a part of a broken creation

Common … because I’m a member of the human race


Creational … because I’m a part of a broken creation Common … because I’m a member of the human race

Carnal … because I’m a sinner


Creational … because I’m a part of a broken creation Common … because I’m a member of the human race Carnal … because I’m a sinner

Christian … because I am a Christ-follower

Capturing Joy in Tough Times1 PETER 1:3-9

1.God reminds me I am only passing through

“To God's chosen people who are temporary residents in the world.” verse 1 (GWT)



“They were looking for a better place, a heavenly homeland. … God … has prepared a heavenly city for them.” HEBREWS 11:16 (NLT)



“If all we get out of Christ is a little inspiration for a few short years, we're a pretty sorry lot.”

1 CORINTHIANS 15:19 (MSG)



2.God reassures me with a living hope

“God … has caused us to be born again into a living hope, because Jesus Christ rose from the dead.”

verse 3 (NCV)


1.God reminds me I am only passing through2.God reassures me with a living hope

3.God redeems me for incorruptible glory

“God … has given us … an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade – kept in heaven for you.” verse 4 (NIV)



“God … has given us … an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade – kept in heaven for you.” verse 4 (NIV) My inheritance in Christ is incorruptible because … it won’t be damaged “never perish”



“God … has given us … an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade – kept in heaven for you.” verse 4 (NIV) My inheritance in Christ is incorruptible because … it won’t be damaged “never perish” it won’t rot “never spoil”



“God … has given us … an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade – kept in heaven for you.” verse 4 (NIV) My inheritance in Christ is incorruptible because … it won’t be damaged “never perish” it won’t rot “never spoil” it won’t wear out “never fade”


1.God reminds me I am only passing through2.God reassures me with a living hope3.God redeems me for incorruptible glory

4.God refines me for genuine faith

“The purpose of these troubles is to test your faith as fire tests how genuine gold is.” verse 7a (GWT)


1.God reminds me I am only passing through2.God reassures me with a living hope3.God redeems me for incorruptible glory

4.God refines me for genuine faith

“When Jesus wraps this all up, it's your faith, not your gold, that God will have on display as evidence of his victory.”

verse 7b (MSG)


1.God reminds me I am only passing through2.God reassures me with a living hope3.God redeems me for incorruptible glory4.God refines me for genuine faith

5.God replenishes me with inexpressible joy

“ … even now you are happy with a glorious, inexpressible joy.”verse 8 (NLT)


1.God reminds me I am only passing through2.God reassures me with a living hope3.God redeems me for incorruptible glory4.God refines me for genuine faith5.God replenishes me with inexpressible joy

“So be truly glad! … even though the going is rough for a while down here.” verse 6 (TLB)

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