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VerseD: Hebrews 5:7

During his earthly life, he offered prayers and appeals with loud cries and tears to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence.

Hebrews 5:7, CSB

So much in this world is scary and sad, but Christ has lived among us, showing that God understands our fears and sadness, so we know that we can call on Him in our time of need and that He listens.

VerseD: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort. He comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any kind of affliction, through the comfort we ourselves receive from God.

2 Corinthians 1:3-4, CSB

So much in this world can intimidate us and bring us fear, but God is in control and empowers us by the Holy Spirit to comfort others with the gospel as He has comforted us from our fears of death and struggle.

VerseD: 1 Timothy 4:12

Don’t let anyone despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity.

1 Timothy 4:12, CSB

So much in this world can intimidate us and bring us fear, but God is in control and helps us live a righteousness- and love-filled life to lead others to Himself, regardless of our seeming limitations.

VerseD: Colossians 1:13

He has rescued us from the domain of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of the Son he loves.

Colossians 1:13, CSB

We watch our lives to ensure we are replacing our old sinful habits with righteous habits, that no one may have an excuse for rejecting the gospel.

VerseD: 2 Corinthians 10:5

and every proud thing that is raised up against the knowledge of God, and we take every thought captive to obey Christ.

2 Corinthians 10:5, CSB

We watch our lives, knowing people will find any reason to reject the gospel, so we do not give them any valid argument but defend truth with biblical arguments. The Holy Spirit helps us in every moment.

VerseD: Luke 18:14

“I tell you, this one went down to his house justified rather than the other, because everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”

Luke 18:14, CSB

We watch our lives, knowing many will find any reason to reject the gospel. We humbly admit our failures and accept the help of the Holy Spirit to empower us to live holy lives.

VerseD: Acts 4:31

When they had prayed, the place where they were assembled was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak the word of God boldly.

Acts 4:31, CSB

We watch our lives, knowing many will reject the message of Christ and look for any reason, including how we live. Thankfully, we are empowered by the Holy Spirit to be faithful and grow in Christlikeness and share the gospel boldly and courageously.

VerseD: 1 Corinthians 16:13

Be alert, stand firm in the faith, be courageous, be strong.

1 Corinthians 16:13, CSB

We must constantly watch ourselves for temptation and sin, spiritual attacks and times of weakness, but we can be bold knowing that Christ is the faithful one who moves in and empowers us by the power of the Holy Spirit.

VerseD: Revelation 3:14

“Write to the angel of the church in Laodicea: Thus says the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the originator of God’s creation”

Revelation 3:14, CSB

God is faithful, and His faithfulness comes from being the Creator, Savior, and Sustainer of all things, the truth behind all things.

VerseD: Romans 16:20

The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you.

Romans 16:20, CSB

God is faithful, and His faithfulness flows from the peace that He is. He is not hurried, surprised, or worried. He knows all things for all time in all places, so He has peace and thus remains faithful.