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VerseD: John 16:33

“I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”

John‬ ‭16:33‬, ‭ESV‬

Jesus came to defeat death and overcome the ways of this world, and now He empowers us to share this truth with the world, bringing others along to believe this.

VerseD: Colossians 4:6

Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.

Colossians‬ ‭4:6‬, ‭ESV‬

The Word indwells us as believers, so may we know Him well that we may be ready to graciously and compassionately answer those who ask about and challenge the gospel.

VerseD: Matthew 5:14

“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.”

Matthew‬ ‭5:14‬, ‭ESV‬

The light of the world has put His light in us, so may we go out and proclaim His goodness and grace as well as His immanent return.

VerseD: Job 19:25

For I know that my Redeemer lives, and at the last he will stand upon the earth.

‭Job‬ ‭19:25‬, ‭ESV‬

Our eternal God also became a man who lived, was killed, and rose again. And He is returning to us.

VerseD: Hebrews 11:6

And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.

Hebrews‬ ‭11:6‬, ‭ESV‬

The Holy Spirit fills us to help us have faith and to draw near to God, making us more Christ-like and leading us in eternal life.

VerseD: Psalm 55:22

Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.

Psalm‬ ‭55:22‬, ‭ESV‬

When our faith is in Christ, God sends the Holy Spirit to show us that He can take all our worries and fears, that He can strengthen us and make us bold and resolute, faithful in His power.

VerseD: Proverbs 11:25

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

Proverbs‬ ‭11:25‬, ‭ESV‬

When we share Christ’s love, grace, and forgiveness (the gospel), we will find ourselves overflowing with those same things by the Holy Spirit. Eventually, the world will be full of God’s glory!

VerseD: Romans 10:10

‭For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved.

Romans‬ ‭10:10‬, ‭ESV‬

God changes our sinful hearts to be able to believe and confess that Jesus is God our who died for us and rose again. Find the salvation of Christ and believe it.

VerseD: Isaiah 40:28

Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable.

Isaiah‬ ‭40:28‬, ‭ESV‬

God created us, and He called us to a standard that is impossible to meet. Yet, He has made a way for us and helps us through the Holy Spirit. And He will help us without any weakness or need for breaks.

VerseD: Psalm 24:10

Who is this King of glory? The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory! Selah

Psalm‬ ‭24:10‬, ‭ESV‬

There is one God, and He alone is worthy of all praise and glory. He has given us His Holy Spirit to guide us in truth and worship as we carry His Name into the world.