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Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.
John 14:27, ESV
When anxiety and fear start to weigh you down – the moment they hit your mind and heart – turn to Jesus. His Holy Spirit will guide you into the Father’s strong, loving arms and whisper “I have it under control. Trust Me.”
If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.
John 15:7, ESV
Jesus is not saying that as a Christian you can ask for and get whatever you want or think you need.
Jesus is saying that the closer you are to Him, the more you will want what God wants, and you will get those things according to His will. (The full meaning of “in Jesus’ name” is to act in and take on the character of Jesus.)
As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him.
Psalm 103:13, ESV
There is grace and compassion shown to all people, but only those who trust in God’s Son receive His full compassion and forgiveness.
Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful;
1 Corinthians 13:4-5, ESV
Love is so much more than a feeling. It is a choice and an action. Our feelings can help us be patient and kind, but it is the power of the Gospel by the Holy Spirit that truly makes it possible.
Through these, we can be like Jesus who endured mocking and beatings to bring us joy.
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.”
Matthew 5:9, ESV
We should promote peace in our world, absolutely. The best way is through bringing others to peace with God by sharing the Gospel.
[God] who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began,
2 Timothy 1:9, ESV
We are saved by Christ’s good work to do good works in His Name throughout this world to give glory to God. This is our calling in life.
For I know that my Redeemer lives, and at the last he will stand upon the earth.
Job 19:25, ESV
God is not dead.
Jesus was killed, yet He lives.
He is coming back to this world one day in judgment.
Follow Christ, and stand with Him!
Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
Hebrews 4:16, ESV
God understands us, for He became one of us through the Son who lived amongst us, was tempted as we are, and died for our sins. We now know we can draw near to Him as faithful servants and sons (and daughters!)
My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world.
1 John 2:1-2, ESV
As Christians, we should be sinning less as we grow closer to Christ. Yet, we still live in a fallen world in sin-corrupted bodies. We will still sin, but Christ’s atonement covers even these sins, always and forever.
Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor.
Proverbs 21:21, ESV
Love of God and love of others. This is God’s expectation of everyone. Pursuing God will lead to Christ, our righteousness. His kindness should push us to show the same loving kindness to others.
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