Posts Tagged ‘ Bible reading ’
Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!
Psalm 34:8, ESV
We who have come to know the goodness of God show our joy and hope to a lost and hurting world that may turn to that goodness.
Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all.
Psalm 34:19, ESV
God promises life is hard, especially for those of us who call on His name and proclaim His truth to a world that shuns Him.
But our faithful boldness may help convince them.
Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.
Romans 12:12, ESV
Show others the joy found in Christ in all circumstances, even being lovingly patient when attacked for our faith, praying continually.
This is one of the ways others see the Gospel.
Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you
1 Peter 5:6, ESV
The Church and the Bible show us we are sinners in need of a Savior.
Let us humbly admit our need and then share the need we all have with others.
You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word.
Psalm 119:114, ESV
We are found in Christ, and we strengthen our faith in His Word, the Bible.
Let us point others to the Truth found in the Bible.
Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me.
John 15:4, ESV
Anything good we do is because of Christ working in and through us.
May we lead others to be found in Him.
Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.
Luke 6:36, ESV
We deserved death and torment, yet God relents.
How often do we not forgive those who [usually unintentionally] wrong us? Our own mercy could lead to the Gospel being shared.
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
Philippians 4:8, ESV
If we focus on how bad the world is, we can pulled into complaining and worry. If we focus on what good is happening, we can share our joy with a hurting world, especially the salvation offered by Christ.
You forgave the iniquity of your people; you covered all their sin. Selah
Psalm 85:2, ESV
We lashed out at God.
He took those lashes to the cross, buying and giving forgiveness by His blood.
There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love.
1 John 4:18, ESV
We no longer need to fear God’s wrath after we come to Christ. Instead, we should fear for those who do not know Him and share the Gospel with them.
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