Stiving to get closer to Jesus every day and sharing what I learn.
Rick Costa But first must He suffer many things, and be rejected of this generation.
– Luke 17:25 (King James Bible)
Jesus knows what it feels like to be rejected more than any of us. When you feel this way, run to Him!
God is not like people. He tells no lies. He is not like humans. He doesn’t change his mind. When He says something, He does it. When He makes a promise, He keeps it.
– Numbers 23:19 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
Whatever God has spoken can surely be depended on. He’s not wishy-washy like we are!
There is nothing hidden that will not be revealed. There is nothing kept secret that will not come to light.
– Luke 8:17 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
There is nothing hidden from the eyes of God.
Now, suppose a person has enough to live on and notices another believer in need. How can God’s love be in that person if he doesn’t bother to help the other believer?
– 1 John 3:17 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
If you are blessed, God expects you to also help your brothers and sisters who are suffering. Besides, one day it may be YOU who need help.
But God shows us even more kindness. Scripture says, “God opposes arrogant people, but he is kind to humble people.”
– James 4:6 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
Always remain humble if you want God’s blessing in your life.
Then the servant fell at his master’s feet and said, ‘Be patient with me, and I will repay everything!’ The master felt sorry for his servant, freed him, and canceled his debt.
– Matthew 18:26-27 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
If a sinful man can have such mercy on someone, just imagine how great God’s compassion is toward those He died for.
O LORD, who would be able to stand if you kept a record of sins? But with you there is forgiveness so that you can be feared.
-Psalm 130:3-4 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
Aren’t you glad the Blood of Jesus wipes away every sin you could ever commit? We can stand before him forgiven!
And all thy children shall be taught of the LORD; and great shall be the peace of thy children.
– Isaiah 54:13 (King James Bible)
Our children wouldn’t be so out of control if we instilled into them the fear of the Lord.
My body and mind may waste away, but God remains the foundation of my life and my inheritance forever.
– Psalm 73:26 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
God and His power can be depended on no matter what life may bring.
The man saw Jesus at a distance. So he ran to Jesus, bowed down in front of Him.
– Mark 5:6 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
The only major “prophet” to let followers worship Him was Jesus. That’s because He was the only One that was actually God Himself.