Archive for the ‘ Hope ’ Category

VerseD: John 16:33

“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

Jesus’ body is not in the tomb, so we know that He can overcome all this world can do. Have peace knowing the Savior who defeats sin, death, and the problems of this world.

VerseD: Exodus 33:14

And he replied, “My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”

Exodus 33:14, CSB

God is with us by His Spirit, comforting our souls with His rest and giving hope eternal rest from sin.

VerseD: Philippians 4:7

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.

VerseD: Proverbs 17:17

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.

VerseD: Luke 6:28

bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.

Luke 6:28, CSB

Because Christ has come, we are made new in His grace. Because Christ is coming again, we help make the world new by praying for and blessing others in His power and grace.

VerseD: John 5:24

“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.

VerseD: Isaiah 26:3

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.

VerseD: Romans 1:16

For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, and also to the Greek.

Romans 1:16, CSB

God should be our source of hope, joy, and peace. There is joy and peace in resting in the hope of the gospel and unabashedly bringing others to know the truth, too.

VerseD: Proverbs 1:7

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Proverbs 1:7, CSB

God should be our source of hope, joy, and peace. We should fear the wrath of God before we are found in Christ, but we should walk in reverence of His majesty, finding peace and joy in the wisdom and correction He offers us through the Holy Spirit.

VerseD: Matthew 18:12

“What do you think? If someone has a hundred sheep, and one of them goes astray, won’t he leave the ninety-nine on the hillside and go and search for the stray?”

Matthew 18:12, CSB

God should be our source of hope, joy, and peace. We can have these knowing He seeks us, He saves us, and He protects us.