Posts Tagged ‘ Jesus ’
“But Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
Matthew 19:26, ESV
We are unable to save ourselves. To escape God’s eternal judgment and wrath, we need His salvation through Jesus Christ’s atonement.
I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I hope
Psalm 130:5, ESV
Fear and anxiety melt in the presence of God, who speaks to us today through the Bible and His Church.
Trust God and His Word.
No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.
1 Corinthians 10:13, ESV
We often give in to our own desires, but God empowers us through His Holy Spirit to respond like the Son: to turn to the Father, quote the Word, and escape temptations snare.
“Yet even now,” declares the Lord , “return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning;”
Joel 2:12, ESV
To this day, we still rebel against God, and He still calls us to lament our sin and to repentance. He loves us and loves to forgive us when we turn to Him.
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea
Psalm 46:1-2, ESV
Our God is always with us. The very same God who told us the tiniest faith could move those mountains we fear the moving of. (Matthew 17:20; 21:21)
To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:3, ESV
We no longer need to offer animal sacrifices to God, but we must sacrifice our own rights and desires to God’s will to spread His righteousness and fight injustice in our world.
fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10, ESV
Our Lord is greater than anything we face. We need not fear, for our strong and faithful God is with us.
When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. Psalm 56:3, ESV
When we feel afraid, may we turn to the source of strength and peace: our loving Father God.
And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart.
Deuteronomy 6:6, ESV
God’s Word should be our primary source of knowledge that all other knowledge filters through. This is one way we love God, and by extension others.
a simple man of God 