God of Hope

The end of a matter is better than its beginning (Ecclesiastes 7:8).

Look at those who are honest and good, for a wonderful future awaits those who love peace. . . . My future is in your hands (Psalm 37:37; 31:15).

O my people, listen to my instructions . . . I will teach you hidden lessons from our past (Psalm 78:1-2). This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, . . .  says: . . . “Come and learn a lesson about how to obey me”( Jeremiah 35:15).

If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously (Romans 12:8).

The Word (Jesus) became flesh and made his dwelling among us (John 1:14). When the time had fully come, God sent his Son … to redeem those under law (Galatians 4:4-5). 

[Those who love the Lord] share freely and give generously to those in need. Their good deeds will be remembered forever. They will have influence and honor (Psalm 112:9).

So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son (John 1:14).

When the time had fully come, God sent his Son…to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons (Galatians 4:4-5).

[Mary] will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel, which means ‘God is with us” (Matthew 1:23).

Jesus: “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give (John 14:27).

 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him (John 3:17).

Pay careful attention to your own work, for then you will get the satisfaction of a job well done . . . For we are each responsible for our own conduct (Galatians 6:4-5).