Without a proper theology of suffering, believers are likely to make a shipwreck of their faith when the going gets tough, where and when they fail to buy into God’s ultimate purposes for allowing difficulty into their lives.  In a fascinating and provocative passage, Peter tells us this week of the high honor and privilege that comes to the believer that suffers for the cause of the Gospel, and he ANCHORS OUR HOPE in holding up Christ as our supreme treasure in the universe.  When we regard Jesus without peer or rival in purity and goodness and holiness; when we rightly elevate Him to His preeminent position of power and authority in the universe, there is nothing we will fear from the likes of men.  Get your word on with us, and shore up your security in Christ to the glory of God!