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…but if anyone has a desire to become great among you, let him be your servant;

– Matthew 20:26b (Bible in Basic English)

God will only raise you up when you lower yourself.

Little children, we must stop expressing love merely by our words and manner of speech; we must love also in action and in truth.

– 1 John 3:18 (International Standard Version (©2008))

Just saying “I love you” isn’t enough if you don’t back it up with your actions.

“But I will establish My covenant with you; and you shall enter the ark– you and your sons and your wife, and your sons’ wives with you.”

– Genesis 6:18 (New American Standard Bible (©1995))

Notice that the covenant or agreement was between God and Noah.  As a result not only was Noah saved but his whole family was saved all because of Noah’s faith.  God loves to save entire families…don’t give up on them coming to the Lord one day!

The Lord is near the broken-hearted; He is the Saviour of those whose spirits are crushed down.

– Psalm 34:18 (Bible in Basic English)

When we go through an emotionally difficult time know that God is right there with you.  He was as human as you and I and understands what we go through.  Call on Him and He will carry you through the rough times.

However, the Lord stood by me and gave me strength so that I could finish spreading the Good News for all the nations to hear. I was snatched out of a lion’s mouth.

– 2 Timothy 4:17 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))

Don’t fear to spread the gospel when Jesus is at your side!  He will protect you!

But God has given us the revelation of these things through his Spirit, for the Spirit makes search into all things, even the deep things of God.

– 1 Corinthians 2:10 (Bible in Basic English)

The Holy Spirit whom Jesus left to us in His place on earth, is the key to finding out all you need to know about and from God.  And since He is God Himself, He knows everything.  Don’t ignore Him!  He’s our most valuable resource!

“You are light for the world. A city cannot be hidden when it is located on a hill.”

– Matthew 5:14 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))

Notice that Jesus isn’t emphasizing that “He” is the light of the world (which He also is) but He is saying YOU are the light.  His light should be beaming out of you.  We aren’t to try to hide our faith.  It should be plainly seen by all those around us.

For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

– 2 Timothy 1:7 (American King James Version)

If you constantly feel fear attacking your mind, know that it comes not from God but from our enemy.  Give all your worries to Jesus and He will give you peace that no psychiatrist nor drug can give!

Because this God is our God for ever and ever: He will be our guide.

– Psalm 48:14 (Bible in Basic English)

God is always there to lead you in the way you should go…if you will listen.

And I will give them a heart to know me, that I am the LORD: and they shall be my people, and I will be their God: for they shall return to me with their whole heart.

– Jeremiah 24:7 (Webster’s Bible Translation)

God doesn’t want us to know Him from afar off.  He wants You to seek Him with all that’s within you.  Don’t bother seeking things of this world that are temporary when the Eternal God waiting to talk to you.