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And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.
1 Peter 5:10, ESV
What peace and joy we can find in our daily lives and when facing the problems of life knowing that our God has chosen us and will bring us to His side in eternity.
“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!”
Psalm 46:10, ESV
Stop.
Be calm.
Have peace.
Peace knowing that God is God, that He has everything under control.
And others will wonder at the peace you have.
But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one.
2 Thessalonians 3:3, ESV
By the power of the Word and the Holy Spirit, we are defended against the attacks of Satan and this world. Dig in and trust.
O Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you; I will praise your name, for you have done wonderful things, plans formed of old, faithful and sure.
Isaiah 25:1, ESV
We know God’s promises and faithfulness, so how could we not want to share that with others to have more people worship Him with us?
“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
Matthew 5:10, ESV
We have the Kingdom of God in our hearts, carrying it into the world. This means we confront the world with their sin, and they will lash out.
Yet, it means they are confronted with the truth and goodness of God.
For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
Hebrews 4:12, ESV
God revealed His Word to show us our sin, our separation and wickedness, but also that He has saved us through Christ.
May we faithfully share His Word with the world.
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
Jeremiah 29:11, ESV
God will allow and even send trials our way to strengthen us, make us more Christ-like, and to be a light to others who suffer through trials.
Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable.
1 Corinthians 9:25, ESV
The Holy Spirit helps give us self-control, for we know that to be like Christ is the greatest prize. Wouldn’t we want to be as much like our Creator and Savior as possible?
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”
Matthew 5:4, ESV
We mourn our sin, and we are comforted by Christ’s grace and love. We then mourn the sin of the world and carry that grace and love to others.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4, ESV
Our God understands our hurts and fears, and He offers us His comfort that we might turn and comfort those around us.
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