In the final verses of his first epistle, Peter teaches believers how to triumph and even prosper as they go through persecution.

In “How We Profit From Suffering,” Dr. Stanley reveals that some of our most wondrous days come when we properly respond to hardships. That’s because suffering is God’s way of toughening us up to build our character. He wants Christ to be our inner strength. The truth is, our best days may be those days when we are truly tested.

Are you willing to make the necessary adjustments in your life, submitting to God’s will in suffering, in order to conform to Christ’s likeness?

This message is part of the series, Living Triumphantly: A Study of First Peter, and covers 1 Peter 5:9-11.