The apostle Peter writes this letter both to comfort believers and to encourage them to stay strong. He urges them to put all their hope in their perfect future with Christ, and to obey and trust Him in the present, even in their suffering.

Just like wives should seek the best for their husbands, the husbands should serve their wives. This is a call for men to have courage. From the standpoint of a man, it takes courage to try to understand a woman. But it is his job as a husband to live with his wife in an understanding way, to understand her.

Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. PRAYER REQUESTS - HOW CAN WE PRAY FOR YOU?

God can use our suffering to bring even our persecutors to faith in Christ. Or, to prove to others that we, not our tormentors, are following the will of God. Whatever the reason behind God's will, Peter clearly teaches that it is better to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.