God of Hope

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son (John 3:16).

For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. . . .  And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6).

(Mary) will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins (Matthew 1:21).

Hard work brings rewards (Proverbs 12:14). It is good for people to eat, drink, and enjoy their work under the sun during the short life God has given them (Ephesians 5:18).

But even greater is God’s wonderful grace and his gift of forgiveness to many through . . .  Jesus Christ (Romans 5:15). Thank God for this gift too wonderful for words! (2 Corinthians 9:15).

For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope (Jeremiah 29:11).

For we must all stand before Christ to be judged. We will each receive whatever we deserve for the good or evil we have done in this earthly body (2 Corinthians 5:10).

For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. . . . God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. (1 John 1:3; 12).

Jesus: “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.” (John 8:12). You are the light of the world (Matthew 5:4).

Although Abel is long dead, he still speaks to us by his example of faith (Hebrew 11:4).

For you are free, yet you are God’s slaves, so don’t use your freedom as an excuse to do evil (1 Peter 2:16).

“Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star as it rose, and we have come to worship him” (Matthew 2:2).