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VerseD: John 1:12

But to all who did receive him, he gave them the right to be children of God, to those who believe in his name

John 1:12, CSB

We find joy in the love of God who saves all those who believe in Jesus, God in the flesh who saved us from sin and separation from God by His death and resurrection.

VerseD: Romans 10:17

So faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes through the message about Christ.

Romans 10:17, CSB

We find joy and patience in knowing that God was patient with us yet sent others to preach the gospel to us that we might believe in Christ. May we be patient with others and learn the joy of helping them hear the gospel.

VerseD: John 10:11

“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.”

John 10:11, CSB

There is hope and peace in knowing the God and Creator of the universe is also the one keeping His eye on us and has given His life to save us.

VerseD: Isaiah 7:14

Therefore, the Lord himself will give you a sign: See, the virgin will conceive, have a son, and name him Immanuel.

Isaiah 7:14, CSB

We find hope and peace knowing God prepared for our salvation centuries before Jesus came, even from before the foundation of the world, that He would be with us.

VerseD: Jeremiah 33:14

“Look, the days are coming” — this is the  Lord’s declaration — “when I will fulfill the good promise that I have spoken concerning the house of Israel and the house of Judah.”

Jeremiah 33:14, CSB

There is hope and peace in knowing God not only knew He was bringing salvation but was planning it and making it happen. He is in control.

VerseD: 1 John 4:19

We love because he first loved us.

1 John 4:19, CSB

We find joy, strength, and confidence in knowing Christ loves us before and greater than we can, which is why He came to die for our salvation.

VerseD: Matthew 24:14

This good news of the kingdom will be proclaimed in all the world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.

Matthew 24:14, CSB

We find joy, strength, and confidence in knowing that God is sending the gospel throughout the world before Christ returns, and that we are empowered to take it there.

VerseD: Ephesians 6:18

Pray at all times in the Spirit with every prayer and request, and stay alert with all perseverance and intercession for all the saints.

Ephesians 6:18, CSB

We find joy, strength, and confidence in knowing God is with us by His Holy Spirit as we pray and seek Christ who gave Himself for us, empowering us to take Him to this world.

VerseD: Proverbs 11:25

A generous person will be enriched, and the one who gives a drink of water will receive water.

Proverbs 11:25, CSB

We find joy, strength, and confidence in giving sacrificially knowing that Christ first did this for us.

VerseD: Mark 2:18

When Jesus heard this, he told them, “It is not those who are well who need a doctor, but those who are sick. I didn’t come to call the righteous, but sinners.”

Mark 2:17, CSB

We find joy, strength, and confidence knowing Christ came to save us, and His death and resurrection have paid for our healing and redemption.