Faith Comes By Hearing...The Word of God

Romans 10:17 (NKJV) "So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God."

The Author and Perfecter of Faith

Hebrews 12:2 (NASB) "...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God."

The Holy Spirit Produces This Kind of Fruit In Our Lives

Galatians 5:22-23 (NLT) "But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control..."

For I Have Not Come To Call The Righteous, But Sinners

Matthew 9:12-13 (NIV) Jesus said, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick...For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners."

Come To Me, All You Who Are Weary

Matthew 11:28 (NIV) Jesus said "Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."

For Unto Us A Child Is Born

Isaiah 9:6-7 (NKJV) "For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder.  And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.  Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end, upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, to order it and establish it with judgment and justice from that time forward, even forever.  The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this."

For I Am the Lord Your God...Your Savior

Isaiah 43:2-3 (NKJV) "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you.  When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, nor shall the flame scorch you. For I am the LORD your God, The Holy One of Israel, your Savior..."

Why Do You Call Me 'Lord, Lord'?

Luke 6:46 (NKJV) (Jesus said) "But why do you call Me 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do the things which I say?"

Reverence For the Lord Gives Confidence and Security

Proverbs 14:26-27 (GNT) "Reverence for the Lord gives confidence and security to a man and his family. Do you want to avoid death? Reverence for the Lord is a fountain of life."

Comforting Words In View Of the Recent Elementary School Tragedy

Who Is Christ The Lord

Luke 2:10-11 (NKJV) "Then the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people.  For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord."

God's Love in Christ Jesus

Romans 8:31 (GNT) "In view of all this, what can we say? If God is for us, who can be against us? Certainly not God, who did not even keep back His own Son, but offered Him for us all!  He gave us His Son - will He not also freely give us all things?"

Remember The Lord In Everything You Do

Proverbs 3:6 (GNT) "Remember the Lord in everything you do, and He will show you the right way."

He Gave His Only Son

John 3:16-17 (GNT) "For God loved the world so much that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him may not die but have eternal life.  For God did not send His Son into the world to be its judge, but to be its Savior." --- I pray the world will recognize what Christmas really is:  for honoring and praising our Lord Jesus Christ who gives us life eternally.  And I pray we do so not just one day of the year, but every day of our lives.

But The Lord Stayed With Me

2 Timothy 4:16-18 (GNT) "No one stood by me the first time I defended myself; all deserted me.  May God not count it against them!  But the Lord stayed with me and gave me strength...And the Lord will rescue me from all evil and take me safely into His heavenly Kingdom.  To Him be the glory forever and ever! Amen."

Love For Enemies

Matthew 5:43 (GNT) (Jesus said) "You have heard that it was said, 'Love your friends, hate your enemies.' But now I tell you: love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may become the sons of your Father in heaven. For He makes His sun to shine on bad and good people alike, and gives rain to those who do good and to those who do evil.  Why should God reward you if you love only the people who love you? Even the tax collectors do that!  And if you speak only to your friends, have you done anything out of the ordinary? Even the pagans do that!  You must be perfect - just as your Father in heaven is perfect."

Teaching About The Law

Matthew 5:17 (GNT) (Jesus said) "Do not think that I have come to do away wiht the Law of Moses and the teachings of the prophets.  I have not come to do away with them, but to make their teachings come true."

God Is Not Unfair

Hebrews 6:10 (GNT) "God is not unfair.  He will not forget the work you did or the love you showed for Him in the help you gave and are still giving to your fellow Christians."

The Battle Becomes MINE

From the book JESUS CALLING by Sarah Young which I highly recommend to everyone who seeks a closer relationship with Jesus... (page 354, Dec. 3) "When you find yourself in the thick of battle, call upon My Name: 'Jesus, help me!'  At that instant, the battle becomes Mine; your role is simply to trust Me as I fight for you."   .....Wow! Praise Jesus!

Teach me Your Ways, O LORD

Psalm 25:4-5 (GNT) "Teach me Your ways, O LORD; make them known to me.  Teach me to live according to Your truth, for You are my God, who saves me.  I always trust in You."

The Lord's Unfailing Love

Lamentations 3:22-26 (GNT) "The Lord's unfailing love and mercy still continue, Fresh as the morning, as sure as the sunrise.  The Lord is all I have, and so in Him I put my hope.  The Lord is good to everyone who trusts in Him. So it is best for us to wait in patience - to wait for Him to save us - "

My Constant Love

Jeremiah 31: 3-4 (GNT) (The Lord says) "...I have always loved you, so I continue to show you My constant love.  Once again I will rebuild you.  Once again you will take up your tambourines and dance joyfully."

You Will Find Me

Jeremiah 29:13 (GNT) (The Lord says) "You will seek Me, and you will find Me because you will seek Me with all your heart. Yes, I say, you will find Me..."

I Will Keep You Strong and Well

Isaiah 58:11 (GNT) (The Lord said) "And I will always guide you and satisfy you with good things.  I will keep you strong and well."

Something Special

Wonderful Couselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace

Isaiah 9:6 "For to us a Child is born...And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."

Neither the Day Nor the Hour In Which The Son of Man Is Coming (Is Known)

Matthew 25:1-13 (NKJV) "Then the kingdom of Heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.  Now five of them were wise, and five were foolish.  Those who were foolish took their lamps and took no oil with them, but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. But while the bridegroom was delayed, they all slumbered and slept.  And at midnight a cry was heard: 'Behold, the bridegroom is coming; go out and meet him!'  Then all those virgins arose and trimmed their lamps.  And the foolish said to the wise, 'Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.' But the wise answered, saying, 'No, lest there should not be enough for us and you; but go rather to those who sell, and buy for yourselves.'  And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding; and the door was shut.  Afterward the other virgins came also, saying, 'Lord, Lord, open to us!'  But he answered and said, 'Assuredly, I say to you, I do not know you.'  Watch, therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming."