Posts Tagged ‘ Christ ’

VerseD: John 14:27

“Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Don’t let your heart be troubled or fearful.”

John 14:27, CSB

Peace comes from following God and doing what He has called us to. Even when the world hates us, we can have peace, and we can carry the peace of Christ into this hostile world.

VerseD: Psalm 34:14

Turn away from evil and do what is good; seek peace and pursue it.

Psalm 34:14, CSB

Peace comes from following God and doing what He has called us to. We can bring peace to others by doing the good work of sharing the gospel.

VerseD: Philippians 4:7

And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:7, ESV

God fights for us, and this should bring us peace, especially as the Holy Spirit reminds us of Christ’s faithfulness and His imminent return.

VerseD: John 16:33

“I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. You will have suffering in this world. Be courageous! I have conquered the world.”

John 16:33, CSB

God fights for us. We can rest in His grace and forgiveness, and we can fight evil knowing He is on our side.

VerseD: Psalm 46:10

“Stop fighting, and know that I am God, exalted among the nations, exalted on the earth.”

Psalm 46:10, CSB

God fights for us, so we can rest knowing He is sovereign and will change this world through us.

VerseD: 2 Corinthians 12:9

But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore, I will most gladly boast all the more about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may reside in me.

2 Corinthians 12:9, CSB

God fights for us, and He calls us to join in the fight against sin, empowering us by His strength, even in and using our weaknesses.

VerseD: 3 John 1:11

Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. The one who does good is of God; the one who does evil has not seen God.

3 John 1:11, CSB

God fights for us, and He calls us into the fight to spread His goodness and love, sacrificing ourselves as our Lord did for us that others may see His goodness.

VerseD: Mark 16:15

Then he said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.

Mark 16:15, CSB

God fights for us, and He calls us into the fight to share with others that He has saved us from wrath and sin and has brought us peace.

VerseD: Zephaniah 3:17

“The Lord your God is among you, a warrior who saves. He will rejoice over you with gladness. He will be quiet in his love. He will delight in you with singing.”

Zephaniah 3:17, CSB

God fights for us, saving us from sin and wrath and bringing us peace and eternal life.

VerseD: Proverbs 17:17

A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a difficult time.

Proverbs 17:17, CSB

Because Christ has come, we are made new, able and willing to love and help others. Because Christ is coming again, we help make the world new by helping others find His love and carrying each other through difficult times by His power and grace.