Tag: encouragement

When He (Jesus) opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain because of the word of God and the testimony they had maintained. They called out in a loud voice, “How long, Sovereign Lord, holy and true, until You judge the inhabitants of the earth and avenge…

And they sang a new song: “You (Jesus Christ) are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, because You were slain, and with Your blood You purchased men for God from every tribe and language and people and nation.“ Revelation 5:9 Without this event in heaven, mankind would have been sentenced to a…

To Him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before His glorious presence without fault and with great joy—to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord before all ages, now and forevermore! Amen. Jude 24-25 This is a glorious double-barreled weapon against the…

Who is it that overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God. 1 John 5:5 Have you ever been in a wrestling match? What was your opponent like? We are in a wrestling match with a world full of sin and pain, which is ruled by Satan. It wants to…

There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. I John 4:18 Fear is darkness and love is our light. When we trust in the love of God, it drives out the darkness in our lives…

And the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will Himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. To Him be the power forever and ever. Amen 1 Peter 5:10-11 We weak and fragile human beings shudder at the prospect of…

Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when His glory is revealed. 1 Peter 4:12 When a mother has a baby, she is not surprised when she has…

But in your hearts, set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But, do this with gentleness and respect. 1 Peter 3:15 Life can be a very perplexing puzzle and we don’t know sometimes how to respond or react. Christ…

Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him. James 1:12 No one receives the crown or title of a champion when they quit the contest before it is finished. Like it or not,…

Remember those in prison as if you were their fellow prisoners, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering. Hebrews 13:3 We do not like to remember the people in prison because of the pain and the isolation that are experienced there. Nobody likes suffering and pain as it can bring fear…