Posts Tagged ‘ Hope ’

VerseD: Romans 5:8

But God proves his own love for us  in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Romans 5:8, CSB

God moves in His own time and purpose, including coming 2,000 years ago to live as a sinless man to die to take away our sins, because He loves His Creation and wants to be with His redeemed people.

VerseD: John 3:17

For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.

John 3:17, CSB

God moves in His own time and purpose, and He sent Jesus at just the right time to bring salvation to those who will believe in His saving work on the cross. He will return at the right time, too, so let us seek His glory and the salvation of others while there is still time.

VerseD: Galatians 6:9

Let us not get tired of doing good,  for we will reap at the proper time if we don’t give up.

Galatians 6:9, CSB

God moves in His own time, so may we remember His patience as we struggle through this life, living as Christ did and loving others with the Word of God and acts of kindness while we await Christ’s return.

VerseD: Matthew 4:4

He answered, “It is written: Man must not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.”

Matthew 4:4, CSB

God moves in His own time and His own ways, but He has told us how to overcome temptations, evil, and our desires: His Word. Trust that He will do what He has said. Trust in His Word.

VerseD: Colossians 3:2

Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.

Colossians 3:2, CSB

God moves on His time in His way, so let us focus on His will and timing. This will save us anxiety and fear, helping us to live holy and joyful lives.

VerseD: 2 Peter 3:9

The Lord does not delay his promise, as some understand delay, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish but all to come to repentance.

2 Peter 3:9, CSB

God acts on His time, not ours, but His patience flows from His love for us.

VerseD: Joshua 1:8

This book of instruction must not depart from your mouth;  you are to meditate on it day and night so that you may carefully observe everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in whatever you do.

Joshua 1:8, CSB

We walk in the footsteps of Christ, and He demonstrated how powerful the Word of God is in our lives against evil forces, personal feelings, and relationships. Know the Bible to know Him more.

VerseD: Philippians 2:3

Do nothing out of selfish ambition  or conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves.

Philippians 2:3, CSB

We walk in the footsteps of Christ, thinking of others’ needs more than our own, liv8ng sacrificially more than for ourselves, bringing glory to God rather than ourselves.

VerseD: James 4:17

So it is sin to know the good and yet not do it.

James 4:17, CSB

We walk in the footsteps of Christ, and this looks like doing good in loving obedience to God, helping others and doing what is right even when no one is looking.

VerseD: John 8:12

Jesus spoke to them again: “I am the light of the world. Anyone who follows me will never walk in the darkness but will have the light of life.”

John 8:12, CSB

We walk in the footsteps of Christ, and walking in obedience to God reveals our sins as well as His righteousness and love for others flowing through us.