We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love.
Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land.
Come, let us worship and bow down. Let us kneel before the Lord our maker,
God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it.
Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will flow from his heart.’”
Remember this—a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop.
For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son,
The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will shine.
