Posts Tagged ‘ Hope ’

VerseD: Isaiah 43:18-19

“Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.”

Isaiah‬ ‭43:18‭-‬19‬, ‭ESV‬

The Light of world came to us to establish a new covenant, sacrificing Himself for our salvation and rising again for our hope. Now He dwells in and through us to shine His goodness in this dark and crazy world.

VerseD: Hebrews 10:24-25

And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.

Hebrews‬ ‭10:24‭-‬25‬, ‭ESV‬

The Light of the world moves in and through us to the rest of the world. May we then gather as His Church to encourage each other to grow in love and good works, to shine brightly in the hope of eternity and Christ’s return.

Cowboy Bob’s Christmas Exchange 2023

This is a heartfelt and heart-wrenching view of grief at the holidays that I think many could find encouragement and even the beginnings of healing from.

Let us pray for all grieving at this time (whenever you read this or it comes to mind!)

Daniel

https://www.cowboybobsorensen.com/2023/12/our-last-christmas-gift-exchange.html?m=1

VerseD: Ecclesiastes 3:11

‭He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also, he has put eternity into man’s heart, yet so that he cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end.

Ecclesiastes‬ ‭3:11‬, ‭ESV‬

God has planned every day of history, and He has planned on our full redemption. He has come and is coming again, and we all have a desire for eternal life.

Seek God now, and find eternal life in Christ.

VerseD: Psalm 73:26

‭My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

Psalm‬ ‭73:26‬, ‭ESV‬

Because God became one of us and has risen to glory, we know He can help us in all things and gives us hope for eternity.

VerseD: 1 Chronicles 16:10

Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice!

1 Chronicles‬ ‭16:10‬, ‭ESV‬

Because we know that God became one of us to save us from sin and wrath, we can come together as believers and joyfully praise His Name, now and forever!

VerseD: Psalm 28:7

The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him.

Psalm‬ ‭28:7‬, ‭ESV‬

Our God came to us, showing His love and compassion by becoming one of us, showing His grace and power by saving us from sin and overcoming death. Let us praise Him for His help and power in our lives, trusting our Great King and Shepherd.

VerseD: Romans 15:13

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.

Romans‬ ‭15:13‬, ‭ESV‬

God came to us as one of us, dying for our forgiveness but rising again, giving us hope for eternal life. We now have His Holy Spirit as a deposit of that hope, so may we feel joy and peace in knowing our eternal destination.

VerseD: Colossians 3:17

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

Christ came to save us and show us how to live, and that is to glorify God in every part of our lives, giving thanks for all His blessings and lessons in every circumstance.

VerseD: John 14:21

“Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me. And he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to him.”

John‬ ‭14:21‬, ‭ESV‬

God sent His Son to show us the truth of His expectations and commandments, and as the only truly Faithful One He has called us to follow and helps us by the Holy Spirit to obey.