- I am confident that I will behold the goodness of the Lord
in the land of the living. - All this took place in order to fulfill what the Lord had announced through the prophet:
“Behold, the virgin shall conceive and give birth to a son,
and they shall name him Emmanuel,”
a name that means “God is with us.” - Surely God is my helper;
the Lord is the one who sustains me. - But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him,
on those who trust in his kindness. - My soul thirsts for God, the living God.
When shall I come to behold the face of God? - Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I say: Rejoice!
- The Lord will battle for you. Be calm!
- Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.
- What then if you were to behold the Son of Man
ascend to where he was before? - I am the Lord, the God of all mankind. Is anything impossible for me to accomplish?
- Indeed, “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
- Do not be lacking in zeal, but serve the Lord with spiritual fervor.
- Let your kindness be known to everyone. The Lord is near.
- Finally, find your strength in the Lord and in his mighty power.
- The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you all.
- Reflect on the Lord and his strength;
seek his face continually. - Our help is in the name of the Lord,
the Maker of heaven and earth. - Blessed are all those who fear the Lord
and walk in his ways. - Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
- Let everything that breathes
offer praise to the Lord.
Alleluia. - Indeed, who is God except the Lord?
Who is the Rock besides our God? - Seek the Lord and his strength,
seek his face continually. - Therefore, you will be given this sign
by the Lord himself:
The virgin will be with child,
and she will give birth to a son,
and she will name him Immanuel. - The Lord makes poor and makes rich,
he humbles and he also exalts. - I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord;
I have no good apart from you.”
I wait for the Lord in anxious expectation;
I place my hope in his word.The end of all things is near. Therefore, lead disciplined lives and be watchful in prayer. And let us consider how to spur one another to love and good works. Do not neglect to attend your assemblies, as some do, but rather encourage one another, especially since you can see the Day approaching.Next verse!With image