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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: Hebrews 4:10

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.

VerseD: Romans 12:21

Do not be conquered by evil, but conquer evil with good.

Romans 12:21, CSB

Because Christ has come, we are made new and empowered to do good. Because Christ is coming again, we help make the world new by overcoming evil with goodness in His power and grace.

VerseD: Titus 2:11-12

For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, instructing us to deny godlessness and worldly lusts and to live in a sensible, righteous, and godly way in the present age

Titus 2:11-12, CSB

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

VerseD: Hosea 10:12

Sow righteousness for yourselves and reap faithful love; break up your unplowed ground. It is time to seek the Lord until he comes and sends righteousness on you like the rain.

Hosea 10:12, CSB

God calls us to rest, and this call includes showing others the rest we have in Christ. Thus, we call others to the eternal rest in Christ, doing the hard work of the gospel now that we may enjoy eternity together with Him.

VerseD: Matthew 5:43-44

“You have heard that it was said, Love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you”

Matthew 5:43-44, CSB

God calls us to rest, and that includes in our relationships. We are ambassadors for the peace of Christ, introducing rest from conflict and hatred through the love of the One who gives us rest, love, and peace with God.

VerseD: Matthew 5:9

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.”

Matthew 5:9, ESV

Trust God. Even when the world is crazy, He moves through us to bring His peace and salvation.

VerseD: Philippians 4:19

And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:19, ESV

God encourages and helps His Church, especially through the gift of the Holy Spirit and His love through each other.

VerseD: Proverbs 11:25

Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered.

Proverbs 11:25, ESV

God encourages us through the Church, sending us and empowering us to spread the gospel and train up the Church in godliness. Let us bless the world with the love and faithfulness of Christ.

VerseD: Mark 4:39

And he awoke and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.

Mark 4:39, ESV

Jesus is God, controlling all of creation, and He has put His Spirit in His Church. We can encourage and strengthen each other in His power, knowing the same power that created and calms nature can affect our lives through the Church.