17 Since you call on a Father who judges each person’s work impartially, live out your time as foreigners here in reverent fear. (1 Peter 1:17)
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Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare and from…
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…for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. (James 1:20) “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? (Matthew 6:25) Trust in…
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22 Immediately after this, Jesus insisted that his disciples get back into the boat and cross to the other side of the lake, while he sent the people home. 23 After sending them home, he went up into the hills by himself to pray. Night fell while he was there alone. 24 Meanwhile, the disciples were in trouble far…
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For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. (2 Timothy 1:7) I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. (Psalm 34:4) There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with…
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“So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches?” (Luke 16:11) “Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful.” (1 Corinthians 4:2)
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“For God is pleased when, conscious of his will, you patiently endure unjust treatment. Of course, you get no credit for being patient if you are beaten for doing wrong. But if you suffer for doing good and endure it patiently, God is pleased with you. For God called you to do good, even if…
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“During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with fervent cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. Son though he was, he learned obedience from what he suffered, and, once made perfect, he became the…
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“Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering.” (Hebrews 13:3) “Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and…
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Jessi Oates shares about her experience on a recent trip to the dangerous country of India.
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