The Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.

1 Peter chapter 4, verse 14.

Welcome to today's encouragement from our daily bread.

The gift of trials was written by Patricia Rabon and read by Joyce Dinkins.

1 Peter chapter 4, verses 12 through 19.

Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you,

as though something strange were happening to you.

But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ so that you may be

overjoyed when his glory is revealed.

If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed.

For the spirit of glory and of God rests on you. If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer

or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler. However, if you suffer as a Christian,

do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name, for it is time for judgment to begin

with God's household.

And if it begins with us,

what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God?

And if it is hard for the righteous to be saved,

what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?

So then, those who suffer, according to God's will, should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.

The Gift of Trials, written by Patricia Raybon.

The two men conquered human flight, but the Wright brothers' journey to success was never easy.

Despite countless failures, ridicule, money woes, and serious injury to one of them, the brothers weren't stopped by the trials they faced.

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