Posts Tagged ‘ Salvation ’

VerseD: Hebrews 12:2

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.

VerseD: Ephesians 4:2

with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love

Ephesians 4:2, CSB

We find joy in imitating the patience, humility, and gentleness of God’s love, living sacrificially as Christ did with us. We believe Jesus lived this way, so we bring His peace to others.

VerseD: John 1:12

But to all who did receive him, he gave them the right to be children of God, to those who believe in his name

John 1:12, CSB

We find joy in the love of God who saves all those who believe in Jesus, God in the flesh who saved us from sin and separation from God by His death and resurrection.

VerseD: Romans 10:17

So faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes through the message about Christ.

Romans 10:17, CSB

We find joy and patience in knowing that God was patient with us yet sent others to preach the gospel to us that we might believe in Christ. May we be patient with others and learn the joy of helping them hear the gospel.

VerseD: James 5:8

You also must be patient. Strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near.

James 5:8, CSB

We find joy in the loving patience of God which pushes us toward patience with others, for we know He has been patient with us and with the whole world, giving the lost more time to seek Him.

VerseD: 1 John 4:16

And we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and the one who remains in love remains in God, and God remains in him.

1 John 4:16, CSB

We find joy in the love of God, the one who made us, came for us, saved us, and now dwells within us.

VerseD: John 10:11

“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.”

John 10:11, CSB

There is hope and peace in knowing the God and Creator of the universe is also the one keeping His eye on us and has given His life to save us.

VerseD: Matthew 6:33

But seek first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness, and all these things will be provided for you.

Matthew 6:33, CSB

We find hope and peace in knowing that when we seek God’s righteousness in our lives and that He helps us in all ways.

VerseD: Isaiah 7:14

Therefore, the Lord himself will give you a sign: See, the virgin will conceive, have a son, and name him Immanuel.

Isaiah 7:14, CSB

We find hope and peace knowing God prepared for our salvation centuries before Jesus came, even from before the foundation of the world, that He would be with us.

VerseD: Jeremiah 33:14

“Look, the days are coming” — this is the  Lord’s declaration — “when I will fulfill the good promise that I have spoken concerning the house of Israel and the house of Judah.”

Jeremiah 33:14, CSB

There is hope and peace in knowing God not only knew He was bringing salvation but was planning it and making it happen. He is in control.