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“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
Christ proved through His resurrection that nothing can stop Him.
This world may beat us down, but through Christ we shall arise on the New Earth in glory. This hope gives us the courage to face whatever comes our way.
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”
Matthew 5:4, ESV
Foremost, we mourn our sin and rebellion against God, then we will be blessed with the comfort of our Savior.
I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.
John 10:11, ESV
Jesus offered Himself to rescue us from condemnation for sin.
Likewise, we should be willing to lay down our lives to share the Gospel, love on others, and bring many to faith in Christ.
for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God
Romans 3:23 ESV
We are all equal before God. No one is without shame, but all are welcome at the foot of the cross where redemption is found.
And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Colossians 3:17, ESV
Whether work, school, chores, driving, teaching, preaching, vacationing, relaxing, reading, writing, giving or following directions, sitting quietly, running a marathon, going to the hospital (for good or ill), or whatever …
Give God the glory and thank Him for everything.
Clap your hands, all peoples! Shout to God with loud songs of joy!
Psalm 47:1, ESV
For all He has done for us, should we not praise and celebrate God?!
Absolutely! Be glad for what He has done, is doing, and will do.
they shall come and proclaim his righteousness to a people yet unborn, that he has done it.
Psalm 22:31, ESV
Christ has purchased us by His blood. We must share that good news with the world!
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?”
John 11:25-26, ESV
Believe in the resurrected Lord. Only through Him can we find eternal life and joy.
He is not here, but has risen. Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men and be crucified and on the third day rise.”
Luke 24:6-7, ESV
Jesus Christ is not dead.
He is risen!
When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, “It is finished,” and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.
John 19:30, ESV
Jesus died for our sinful rebellion, and the work of forgiveness was completed at the cross. Nothing more is needed.
Believe this. Trust Him. Turn to and be washed by His grace. Let the Holy Spirit change you.
a simple man of God 