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“Haven’t I commanded you: be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:9, CSB
We are called to call others to Jesus, and we can do so with confidence knowing God’s Holy Spirit is in us and empowering us to boldly proclaim the gospel.
“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit”
Matthew 28:19, CSB
We are called to call others to Jesus, empowered by the Holy Spirit who draws people to God and teaches through us and His Word.
“Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Don’t let your heart be troubled or fearful.”
John 14:27, CSB
Peace comes from following God and doing what He has called us to. Even when the world hates us, we can have peace, and we can carry the peace of Christ into this hostile world.
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:7, ESV
God fights for us, and this should bring us peace, especially as the Holy Spirit reminds us of Christ’s faithfulness and His imminent return.
“I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. You will have suffering in this world. Be courageous! I have conquered the world.”
John 16:33, CSB
God fights for us. We can rest in His grace and forgiveness, and we can fight evil knowing He is on our side.
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore, I will most gladly boast all the more about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may reside in me.
2 Corinthians 12:9, CSB
God fights for us, and He calls us to join in the fight against sin, empowering us by His strength, even in and using our weaknesses.
A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a difficult time.
Proverbs 17:17, CSB
Because Christ has come, we are made new, able and willing to love and help others. Because Christ is coming again, we help make the world new by helping others find His love and carrying each other through difficult times by His power and grace.
For the person who has entered his rest has rested from his own works, just as God did from his.
Hebrews 4:10, CSB
Because Christ has come, we are made new and find rest for our souls. Because Christ is coming again, we help make the world new by drawing others to His rest by His power and grace.
“Truly I tell you, anyone who hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not come under judgment but has passed from death to life.”
John 5:24, CSB
Because Christ has come, we are made new through faith in His work. Because Christ is coming again, we help make the world new by warning of His coming judgment and hope of eternal life in His power and grace.
You will keep the mind that is dependent on you in perfect peace, for it is trusting in you.
Isaiah 26:3, CSB
Because Christ has come, we are made new by faith in Him and the renewal of the Holy Spirit. Because Christ is coming again, we can live in peace and help bring the world to know His peace by His power and grace.
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