# The Suffering Jesus Sends | Ethan Mast

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Published: 2026-07-07T17:27:50+00:00
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## Resource

What do you do when following Jesus seems to make life harder instead of easier? In this message, Ethan Mast explores 1 Peter 4 and reminds us that trials don't always mean we've taken a wrong turn. If you're walking through a confusing season, this message offers encouragement to stand firm, keep doing good, and trust that Jesus is with you in the storm.

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