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The good news of the gospel is that Jesus Christ our Lord died, was buried and rose on the third day to sit at the right hand of the Father. As Christians, our hope is in Him through whom we have salvation by His sacrifice on the cross for our sins.

“For God has not destined us for wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us so that whether we are awake or asleep we might live with him.”

(1 Thessalonians 5:9-10)

How great is our God to have given His Son so that we could have eternal life. No other event throughout all ages compares with what He purposed from the beginning, to redeem us from death so that we would have redemption.

As Christ rose from His grave, He defeated Death and Hades, after which there were no more enemies to conquer. His majesty is sure, the breadth of His domain is without end and His kingship over all things will last forever.

O wonderful is He; Jesus Christ our Lord, for His name is holy and pure. Through Him, we have eternal life, and through Him, we have salvation, which God has given to us freely because we believe He is the Son of God.

Blessed are those who believe Jesus, as we will one day rise, for Jesus is our salvation!

Believe Jesus is the Son of God and have salvation. Through Christ’s sacrifice, God has forgiven us, imparted into us eternal life through the Holy Spirit and saved us from the penalty of sin, which is death. Our hope is in Jesus.

“To those who by patience in well-doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, he will give eternal life.”

(Romans 2:7)

We have reason to celebrate the wonderful, free gift God has given us. We no longer bear the burden of guilt brought upon us by our sins. We are no longer bondservants to iniquity. God has redeemed us through Christ’s death and resurrection.

We have eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. He is our salvation. He is the only person through whom we can come to the Father. By no other name do we have life eternal. He is the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.

Believe Jesus is the Son of God and God will save you from the wages of sin. He will give you the free gift of life, filled with hope, brimful and running over. Blessed are we, for ours will be the kingdom of heaven.

God’s gift is life.

Should others bring shame upon your name, even though you have committed no wrong, forgive them. For as God has forgiven us, we ought to forgive others. Should others mistreat you and gossip about you, forgive them. God forgave you.

“For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.”

(Matthew 6:14-15)

Should others bring charges against you, saying evil things about you and spreading lies to cause you harm, be ready to declare the hope that lives within you. Proclaim Jesus and forgive them, for they do not know what they do.

Should someone hurt you in anger, giving the devil a door to work through, fear not! God will keep you and comfort you in your time of need. He will never let you go, for He has forgiven you your sins, as you should so do to them who sin against you.

Should you feel anger against another, wanting to take vengeance for a wrong done to you, repent and forgive them. God knows you and loves you and has forgiven you. Justice is His. Forgive without restraint.

Pray to God our Father, who has given us salvation through His Son Jesus. Bless the Lord, for He is good. Come before God with a humble heart. He will answer prayer and give relief to those who believe His Word.

But as for me, my prayer is to you, O LORD.
At an acceptable time, O God,
in the abundance of your steadfast love answer me in your saving faithfulness.

(Psalms 69:13)

As many a trial we endure, God will not leave us to languish by our own devices. He will provide His Spirit, and by His joyful heart, we will find rescue. For our prayers are as sweet incense to Him. No one can remove us from the presence of our Lord.

Though our enemies may surround us, God will raise legions of angels to protect us. The bulwarks He lifts as a boundary against evil will thwart all those who dare render His Word void. Our fervent prayer in the midst of darkness will be as a light to the unrighteous.

May God have mercy on the souls of the wicked, for His judgments are right and just. Our supplications will rise to Him who sits on His throne in heaven. Forevermore will be His gift of grace on us who believe, for God answers us.

Only God could have given us the truth of His mercy, sacrificing His Son Jesus so that we could live. His grace on us is from everlasting to everlasting. His love for us will never abate. Praise Him in all our dwellings. Praise Him forevermore.

Praise him with trumpet sound;
praise him with lute and harp!
Praise him with tambourine and dance;
praise him with strings and pipe!
Praise him with sounding cymbals;
praise him with loud clashing cymbals!
Let everything that has breath praise the LORD!
Praise the LORD!

(Psalms 150:3-6)

Our joy comes from knowing God has redeemed us from sin. No longer is the penalty of iniquity over our heads. He has foreknown us, given us mercy, and we will forever dwell in His house. How great is God to have blessed us with His love.

Let the whole earth praise God. Let everything that has breath praise His name. His love for us will never fail. His joy will always fill our heart. Wonderful is He who has blessed us with knowing His salvation. Praise and bless the Lord, for He is good.

Praise God with outstretched hands to the heavens. Praise Him with song and dance. Praise Him by doing good to all, loving others as He has loved us. Let us praise Him with all our heart, with all our soul and with all our mind. Praise Him forever!

During times of trial, our comfort comes from knowing we have God by our side, who loves us, and has given His Son Jesus to pay for the penalty of our sins. How difficult would it be then to love our neighbors as much as God so loved us?

“And he said to him, ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’”

(Matthew 22:37-39)

Our desire should be to comfort our neighbor as God comforts us. For God has not held anything back from us, so why should we hold anything back from our neighbor? Give freely to those in need, comfort them and love them with your whole heart.

Bless your neighbor as yourself. Show them mercy as God has shown us mercy. If they are hungry, feed them. If they are thirsty, give them drink. If they are cold, embrace them with all that God has given us.

No manner of affliction ought to prevent us from doing good to others. Through trial, God lives in us to bless those who need light in the midst of darkness. Let your light shine. Bless the weary in deed by extending your hands to them. Love your neighbor as yourself.

Through our many trials and tribulations, God is there, and He will deliver us. He will not abandon His people. He will cover us with His hand and lead us to safety. His protection will be on those who love Him.

O LORD my God, in you do I take refuge;
save me from all my pursuers and deliver me,
lest like a lion they tear my soul apart,
rending it in pieces, with none to deliver.

(Psalms 7:1-2)

As these days turn dark and our vision diminishes, let us remember the Lord, for He is good. He will not let us suffer more than we can bear. This life is but a vapor and our true reward is in the salvation the Lord promised through His son Christ Jesus.

Let us be glad and cheerful knowing God has a place prepared for us. Our comfort is in His Word. His Word is a light unto our feet, a provision for our mind and a treasure for our heart. He clothes us in security and provides us with what we need. He will give us the strength to overcome our fears.

We will count on the Lord’s wisdom as a standard against our troubles. His mercy will not fail us. His power will penetrate the very marrow of our being, providing us the encouragement we so truly seek. In all things, fear not, for God will deliver us.