The shepherd laid down his life for the sheep. Jesus freely gave his life as a sacrifice so we could be saved. John 10:11 I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. If we didn’t receive mercy, we would have received justice. None of us deserved mercy. When mercy […]
“Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.” Luke 6:36-38
Paul was chained when he was in Mamertine prison’s dungeon. There he had someone write his words, that we’re not given fear but power and a sound mind. A sound mind is calm, disciplined, self-controlled, and wise in making decisions. II Timothy 1:7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of […]
“Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.” Romans 14:19
Contentment and joy are not based on how good our circumstances are. Hebrews 13:5 Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” II Timothy 1:7
God said Caleb had another spirit and that he fully followed the Lord so he would inherit the land God promised. Numbers 14:24 But my servant Caleb, because he had another spirit with him, and hath followed me fully, him will I bring into the land whereinto he went; and his seed shall possess it.
“Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” Hebrews 13:5
When you’re in the army, you’re committed to serve the army. When we’re saved we commit to serve God and we’re not our own (I Corinthians 6:19). II Timothy 2:2-3 And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach […]
“What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?” Romans 8:31
