Posts Tagged ‘ Love ’
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, and also to the Greek.
Romans 1:16, CSB
God should be our source of hope, joy, and peace. There is joy and peace in resting in the hope of the gospel and unabashedly bringing others to know the truth, too.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and discipline.
Proverbs 1:7, CSB
God should be our source of hope, joy, and peace. We should fear the wrath of God before we are found in Christ, but we should walk in reverence of His majesty, finding peace and joy in the wisdom and correction He offers us through the Holy Spirit.
“What do you think? If someone has a hundred sheep, and one of them goes astray, won’t he leave the ninety-nine on the hillside and go and search for the stray?”
Matthew 18:12, CSB
God should be our source of hope, joy, and peace. We can have these knowing He seeks us, He saves us, and He protects us.
Then he said, “Let anyone who has ears to hear listen.”
Mark 4:9, CSB
God should be our source of hope, joy, and peace. Listening to and reading the words of Christ will reveal His will by His Holy Spirit to find the joy and peace that comes from understanding Him better.
“You are the light of the world. A city situated on a hill cannot be hidden.”
Matthew 5:14, CSB
God should be our source of hope, joy, and peace. When Christ is our light, we can shine the light of His joy and peace through the hope of the gospel and our loving works.
If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand.
Mark 3:25, CSB
God should be our source of hope, joy, and peace. Apart from Him is division and anxiety. Let us trust God and love His Church and the unity we have in Christ.
He then told them, “Watch out and be on guard against all greed, because one’s life is not in the abundance of his possessions.”
Luke 12:15, CSB
God should be our source of hope, joy, and peace. Do not give in to trusting in money and possessions, thinking “just a little more” will help. Trust God.
Love one another deeply as brothers and sisters. Take the lead in honoring one another.
Romans 12:10, CSB
God is in control, so we can love others with abandon knowing He will care for us and work our relationships for our good and His glory.
Sow righteousness for yourselves and reap faithful love; break up your unplowed ground. It is time to seek the Lord until he comes and sends righteousness on you like the rain.
Hosea 10:12, CSB
God calls us to rest, and this call includes showing others the rest we have in Christ. Thus, we call others to the eternal rest in Christ, doing the hard work of the gospel now that we may enjoy eternity together with Him.
“You have heard that it was said, Love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you”
Matthew 5:43-44, CSB
God calls us to rest, and that includes in our relationships. We are ambassadors for the peace of Christ, introducing rest from conflict and hatred through the love of the One who gives us rest, love, and peace with God.
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