DAILY BREAD OF LIFE

 1 Peter 4 14-19

(14)  If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye;  for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you;  on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.
(15)  But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men's matters.
(16)  Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed;  but let him glorify God on this behalf.
(17)  For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God:  and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?
(18)  And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?
(19)  Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.


WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT:

Brethren in Christ, in the above context;  Apostle Paul, encourages us to be courageous in faith and cheerfully do the will of God, whose spirit and supreme authority rests upon us:  let us know who we are in Christ, that everything that we do shall be abominable to our enemies, and shall speak against our faith;  therefore, our character and conduct must emulate Christ, whom we serve, and be godly in all our ways:  we are not to be found guilty of killing, robbery, criminal activities, or as gossip mongers among brethren:  if we suffer for righteousness sake, let us be bold in our sufferings and glorify God who is in heaven;  he sees our sufferings and will prove us: for judgment will start from the congregation of God, and if we are found guilty, what shall be for those who do not adhere to the word of God?  If we are not free from guilt or condemnation, what will happen to the wicked and evildoer?  Therefore, let us endure sufferings in well doings, so the will of God may be glorified through us; be it good or bad, Christ is aware and it shall be well with us at the appointed season:  brethren, let us fear God, pray to him through Christ our Savior, read his word daily, join the congregation of God for worship and honor him through praises, offerings and thanksgivings:  God, is faithful in all his ways, he will surely prove us through Christ, by his Grace.  Amen and Amen!


QUOTE OF THE DAY:

(1 Peter 2:19)  For this is thank worthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.