Posts Tagged ‘ Rest ’

VerseD: 1 Corinthians 10:31

Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for God’s glory.

1 Corinthians 10:31, HCSB

God created a home for us with all we need to enjoy Him and be with Him, so may we worship and honor Him in everything we do, thanking Him for all good things and every provision.

VerseD: Isaiah 60:1

Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord shines over you.

Isaiah 60:1, HCSB

God created everything to make a home for us and be with us, and He calls us to see His light and dwell with Him.

VerseD: Romans 12:2

Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.

Romans 12:2, HCSB

God created everything for us and to be with us, yet we often want this world more than Him. Let us be changed by the Holy Spirit to want Him and all that is good, to know good from evil and know Him more.

VerseD: Mark 2:27

Then He told them, “The Sabbath was made for man and not man for the Sabbath.”

Mark 2:27, HCSB

Remember that God created not merely to show His power but to make a home for humanity. The Sabbath is for our good, and we obey God believing He knows what is best for us.

VerseD: Proverbs 18:10

The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are protected.

Proverbs 18:10, CSB

God loves us and became one of us because of His love, and just as Christ overcame sin and death we know we have hope for eternity and this life. Now we confidently share this love and hope with others.

VerseD: John 6:35

“I am the bread of life,” Jesus told them. “No one who comes to me will ever be hungry, and no one who believes in me will ever be thirsty again.”

John 6:35, CSB

The love of Christ brought Him to redeem our lives from sin and separation, and all of our needs are met in Him. Let us move in His love to take the nourishment of the gospel to all lost and broken world.

VerseD: John 1:14

The Word became flesh and dwelt  among us. We observed his glory, the glory as the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.

John 1:14, CSB

The love of Christ brought Him into humanity, and we show our love for Him by taking His gospel of grace and truth to others.

VerseD: Romans 1:17

For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith, just as it is written: The righteous will live by faith.

Romans 1:17, CSB

Love for Christ is shown by trusting Him in all things, especially the gospel that grants grace through faith, knowing Christ was faithful out of His love for the Father and for us.

VerseD: Ephesians 1:7

In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace

Ephesians 1:7, CSB

Christ’s love that bought our redemption from sin should push us to love others by bringing them face to face with His extravagant love and grace.

VerseD: 1 Corinthians 13:4

Love is patient, love is kind. Love does not envy, is not boastful, is not arrogant

1 Corinthians 13:4, CSB

Love should push us to humility, patience, and compassion, seeking the best for others just as Christ did for us.