Fully rely on God (3/4)

Now why do you delay? Get up and be baptized, and wash… Acts 22:16

Now why do you delay? Get up and be baptized, and wash away your sins by calling on His name. Acts 22:16	What are you waiting for? Get up and be baptized. Have your sins washed away by calling on the name of the Lord. baptism sin purification
There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear, because fear involves punishment, and the one who fears is not perfected in love. 1 John 4:18	Such love has no fear, because perfect love expels all fear. If we are afraid, it is for fear of punishment, and this shows that we have not fully experienced his perfect love. love fear punishment

Even before there is a word on my tongue, Behold, Lord, You know it all. Psalm 139:4	You know what I am going to say even before I say it, Lord. speaking almighty understanding
Therefore the Lord longs to be gracious to you, And therefore He waits on high to have compassion on you. For the Lord is a God of justice; How blessed are all those who long for Him. Isaiah 30:18	So the Lord must wait for you to come to him so he can show you his love and compassion. For the Lord is a faithful God. Blessed are those who wait for his help. grace righteousness patience
For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace. Romans 8:6	So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace. Spirit peace life
For all who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are sons and daughters of God. Romans 8:14	For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. obedience Spirit children
Therefore, everyone who hears these words of Mine, and acts on them, will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. Matthew 7:24	Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock. Word of God wisdom listening
Beloved, let’s love one another; for love is from God, and everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 1 John 4:7	Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God. Anyone who loves is a child of God and knows God. love neighbor friendship
How much more valuable then is a person than a sheep! So then, it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath. Matthew 12:12	And how much more valuable is a person than a sheep! Yes, the law permits a person to do good on the Sabbath. sabbath valuable
And I heard every created thing which is in heaven, or on the earth, or under the earth, or on the sea, and all the things in them, saying, “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be the blessing, the honor, the glory, and the dominion forever and ever.” Revelation 5:13	And then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea. They sang: “Blessing and honor and glory and power belong to the one sitting on the throne and to the Lamb forever and ever.” creation worship gratitude
When God saw their deeds, that they turned from their evil way, then God relented of the disaster which He had declared He would bring on them. So He did not do it. Jonah 3:10	When God saw what they had done and how they had put a stop to their evil ways, he changed his mind and did not carry out the destruction he had threatened. repentance forgiveness grace
But I do not consider my life of any account as dear to myself, so that I may finish my course and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify solemnly of the gospel of God’s grace. Acts 20:24	But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus—the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God. grace evangelism life
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1	In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God. God Word of God
Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, be firm, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:58	So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless. obedience reward encouragement
If you will listen carefully to the voice of the Lord your God, and do what is right in His sight, and listen to His commandments, and keep all His statutes, I will put none of the diseases on you which I have put on the Egyptians; for I, the Lord, am your healer. Exodus 15:26	If you will listen carefully to the voice of the Lord your God and do what is right in his sight, obeying his commands and keeping all his decrees, then I will not make you suffer any of the diseases I sent on the Egyptians; for I am the Lord who heals you. listening sickness healing
In addition to all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity. Colossians 3:14	Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony. love community blameless
But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh in regard to its lusts. Romans 13:14	Instead, clothe yourself with the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ. And don’t let yourself think about ways to indulge your evil desires. desires addiction Jesus
When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. And when Paul had laid hands upon them, the Holy Spirit came on them and they began speaking with tongues and prophesying. Acts 19:5-6	As soon as they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Then when Paul laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they spoke in other tongues and prophesied. baptism Holy Spirit prophecy
Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be prolonged on the land which the Lord your God gives you. Exodus 20:12	Honor your father and mother. Then you will live a long, full life in the land the Lord your God is giving you. God blessing family
Until the Spirit is poured out upon us from on high, And the wilderness becomes a fertile field, And the fertile field is considered as a forest. Isaiah 32:15	Until at last the Spirit is poured out on us from heaven. Then the wilderness will become a fertile field, and the fertile field will yield bountiful crops. Spirit pentecost
On the day of prosperity be happy, But on the day of adversity consider: God has made the one as well as the other So that a person will not discover anything that will come after him. Ecclesiastes 7:14	Enjoy prosperity while you can, but when hard times strike, realize that both come from God. Remember that nothing is certain in this life. joy life dependence
Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that lasts for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you, for on Him the Father, God, has set His seal. John 6:27	But don’t be so concerned about perishable things like food. Spend your energy seeking the eternal life that the Son of Man can give you. For God the Father has given me the seal of his approval. eternal life Jesus food
Let the wicked abandon his way, And the unrighteous person his thoughts; And let him return to the Lord, And He will have compassion on him, And to our God, For He will abundantly pardon. Isaiah 55:7	Let the wicked change their ways and banish the very thought of doing wrong. Let them turn to the Lord that he may have mercy on them. Yes, turn to our God, for he will forgive generously. righteousness conversion forgiveness
Whom do I have in heaven but You? And with You, I desire nothing on earth. Psalm 73:25	Whom have I in heaven but you? I desire you more than anything on earth. trust God heaven
Urge slaves to be subject to their own masters in everything, to be pleasing, not argumentative, not stealing, but showing all good faith so that they will adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in every respect. Titus 2:9-10	Slaves must always obey their masters and do their best to please them. They must not talk back or steal, but must show themselves to be entirely trustworthy and good. Then they will make the teaching about God our Savior attractive in every way. slavery work

If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also; from now on you know Him, and have seen Him.

If you had really known me, you would know who my Father is. From now on, you do know him and have seen him!

Bible verse of the day

But we all, with unveiled faces, looking as in a mirror at the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as from the Lord, the Spirit.

2 Corinthians 3:18 Spirit transformation