The Reason for Jesus
Charles Martin
“But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God ...” (John 1:12, ESV).
“And He said to them, ‘Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.’” Mark 16:15 (NKJV)
With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God. Mark 10:27 (NIV)
“From the end of the earth I call to You when my heart is faint; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.” Psalm 61:2 (NASB)
“Be joyful always.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16 (NIV)
"My goal is to know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death." Philippians 3:10 (HCSB)
“But godliness with contentment is great gain.” 1 Timothy 6:6 (NIV)
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5 (NIV)
“Yet when he heard that Lazarus was sick, he stayed where he was two more days.” John 11:6 (NIV)
“There is no soundness in my flesh, because of your anger, nor any health in my bones because of my sin. For my iniquities have gone over my head, like a heavy burden they are too heavy for me.” Psalm 38:3-4 (NKJ)
“Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.” Philippians 2:4 (NIV)
“But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God ...” (John 1:12, ESV).
Jesus, as I feel my emotions, I’m going to choose not to rush through this pain. Because You lived on earth as a human, I know You understand how sadness can make Your heart feel like it’s...
“Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge” (Psalm 62:8, NIV).
"When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, 'I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life'" (John 8:12, NIV).