Peter calls Christians not to be overwhelmed by surprising sufferings, but to learn, grow, and rejoice through the special fellowship with Jesus Christ that only these difficult providences can afford you.
The sufferings which you find surprising God has planned for you. God lets you suffer for your own good. Your sufferings will bring you surprising fellowship with Jesus. Because of your sufferings with Jesus, you will more greatly enjoy His glory. Suffer through to Rejoice Anew.
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Pastor Grant Van Leuven accepted the call to the Puritan Reformed Presbyterian Church (PRPC) in June of 2010, and moved with his family to San Diego at the end of August to begin serving the saints here. He was ordained and installed as pastor by the Session of the PRPC on...