Posts Tagged ‘ Christ ’
“Honor your father and mother” (this is the first commandment with a promise), “that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land.”
Ephesians 6:2-3, ESV
Trust God. He is our heavenly Father, and He calls us to love and honor our own parents. Trust His promise to bless us if we forgive and love parents.
The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone.
Isaiah 9:2, ESV
Trust God. This world is a dark, confusing place, but He came to us in the Person of Jesus to shine His light, give us hope, and send us out in the power of the Holy Spirit to shine His light for others.
“This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.”
John 15:12, ESV
Trust God. Trusting God looks like loving the Church, even when she mistreats Her own. Love them with Christ’s love.
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.”
Matthew 5:9, ESV
Trust God. Even when the world is crazy, He moves through us to bring His peace and salvation.
You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word.
Psalm 119:114, ESV
Trust God. He is the place we find safety and security, defense from evil, as He has revealed in His Word.
“It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.”
Deuteronomy 31:8, ESV
Trust God. Being omnipresent and omnipotent, He is always with us and caring for us.
And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:19, ESV
God encourages and helps His Church, especially through the gift of the Holy Spirit and His love through each other.
Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered.
Proverbs 11:25, ESV
God encourages us through the Church, sending us and empowering us to spread the gospel and train up the Church in godliness. Let us bless the world with the love and faithfulness of Christ.
And he awoke and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
Mark 4:39, ESV
Jesus is God, controlling all of creation, and He has put His Spirit in His Church. We can encourage and strengthen each other in His power, knowing the same power that created and calms nature can affect our lives through the Church.
Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears us up; God is our salvation. Selah
Psalm 68:19, ESV
God moves in and with us, guiding us and strengthening us, and the primary way He does this is by the Holy Spirit through His Church. Trust Him and be with His people.
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