1 Peter 4:7-11 

Christian community makes seasons of suffering more bearable. We are each called to a role in building that community. When we do this, we are allowing others to experience the goodness of God through His love reflected in our actions and offer a shelter from the harshness of this world. We carry out this activity by God’s strength and for God’s glory. We should be all the more fervent in the activity given the nearness of Christ’s return.