Suffering.....

Yesterday at NEWSPRING, Clayton King spoke on "Suffering." He made a statement that really stuck with me,

"We must stop asking why and start asking what!"

Here are his points of the sermon:
1. Participation - We suffer with Christ. 1 Peter 4:12-13
"He who fears to suffer, cannot be His who suffered." Tertullian, 2nd Century
2. Purification - We are tried, tested, and cleansed. 1 Peter 1:6-7
The stronger the flame, the deeper the cleansing!
3. Dependence - We learn humilty and trust. 1 Peter 4:19
4. Growth - We become more like Jesus. Romans 8:17

Be sure to go to NEWSPRING (click on current series on the main page) and download the message for 9.18.05! It will bless you!!