God of Hope

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).

Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days (Ephesians 5:16).  Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone (Galatians 6:10).

Through training, those who are mature have the skill to recognize the difference between right and wrong (1 Timothy 4:7, paraphrase).

A glad heart makes a happy face (Proverbs 15:3). What a relief to see your friendly smile. It is like seeing the face of God! Genesis 33:10).

Remember those in prison, as if you were there yourself. Remember also those being mistreated, as if you felt their pain in your own bodies (Hebrews 13:3).

You must all be quick to listen (James 1:19).

Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord (Philippians 3:8).

Jesus, “It is more blessed to give than receive” (Acts 20:35).