Peter summarizes his message to believers living amidst a dark world in these two succinct verses. The God of all grace has called us and is working in us through suffering and trials to perfect our faith. These glorious truths deserve Peter's doxology in verse 11 as he ascribes all glory and dominion to God alone. May we as believers see suffering in light of eternity, and use this life to magnify the greatness of our God.