Posts Tagged ‘ Relationship ’
keeping our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith. For the joy that lay before him, he endured the cross, despising the shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Hebrews 12:2, CSB
We find joy and peace by remaining focused on the joy Christ could see on the other side of the cross, knowing He took our shame and punishment on Himself to bring us into fellowship with God when we believe He saved us from the curse of sin and is always with us.
And he will turn the hearts of fathers to their children and the hearts of children to their fathers. Otherwise, I will come and strike the land with a curse.”
Malachi 4:6, CSB
A life of holiness relies on Christ in all things, especially our relationships. As the Father has brought restoration to us in Christ, He will help restore relationships with family, friends, colleagues, and enemies.
Learn to do what is good. Pursue justice. Correct the oppressor. Defend the rights of the fatherless. Plead the widow’s cause.
Isaiah 1:17, CSB
God is love and desires to be with us, and He has called us to follow Him in bringing peace and justice to this world by inviting others into relationship with Him.
“Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
Matthew 11:28, CSB
God is love and desires to be with us, and He calls us to find peace and rest for our minds and souls in relationship with Him through Jesus by the power of the Holy Spirit, giving us hope of eventual physical rest for eternity, as well.
Then he said to them all, “If anyone wants to follow after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life because of me will save it.”
Luke 9:23-24, CSB
God is love and desires to be with us, but we must admit we need His life and forgiveness, that we have no real control over our lives and need Him. He offers new life and relationship through Jesus and empowers us by the Holy Spirit to grow in faith and love others.
Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, I also send you.”
John 20:21, CSB
God is love and desires to be with us, and He showed this by becoming one of us to save us from sin and now sends us out to share that love with others and bring thwm inot relationship with Him by the power of the Holy Spirit.
No foul language should come from your mouth, but only what is good for building up someone in need, so that it gives grace to those who hear.
Ephesians 4:29, CSB
God is our Creator and Savior, and He frees us from fear of others, giving us compassion and love for others that should make us want to speak kindly and with grace.
When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.
Matthew 2:10-11, ESV
God showed His love through Jesus, our God made flesh, worshipped by commoners and kings alike. Let us love the One who loved us enough to come as a baby to grow up to take on our punishment.
But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.
Galatians 4:4-5, ESV
God has shown His love through Jesus, coming at just the right time as a human so that He could redeem us through His life, death, and resurrection. He has adopted us through Christ and sealed us with His Spirit.
And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior”
Luke 1:46-47, ESV
We find joy in Christ, and it comes in knowing He has saved us from sin and filled us with the Holy Spirit. Let us rejoice with our Immanuel.
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