God of Hope

A multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. ( Luke 2:14).

“. . . eternal life is the gift of God through Jesus Christ our Lord (Romans 6:23b).

If you help the poor, you are lending to the Lord— and he will repay you (Proverbs 19:17). Your prayers and gifts to the poor have been received by God as an offering! (Acts 10:4)

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).