God as friend (2/4)

For you, O God, have put us to the test; you have purified… Psalm 66:10

For you, O God, have put us to the test; you have purified us as silver is refined. Psalm 66:10	For you, O God, have tested us; you have tried us as silver is tried. temptation suffering purification
My soul thirsts for God, the living God. When shall I come to behold the face of God? Psalm 42:3	My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and behold the face of God? soul nearness seeking

God abides in anyone who acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, and that person abides in God. 1 John 4:15	God abides in those who confess that Jesus is the Son of God, and they abide in God. Jesus life acknowledging
As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. Psalm 103:12	As far as the east is from the west, so far he removes our transgressions from us. sin salvation
As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit descended upon them just as it had upon us at the beginning. Acts 11:15	And as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell upon them just as it had upon us at the beginning. pentecost Holy Spirit
Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. 1 John 4:8	Whoever does not love does not know God, for God is love. love God
May the Lord, our God, be with us, just as he was with our fathers; may he not leave us or abandon us. 1 Kings 8:57	The Lord our God be with us, as he was with our ancestors; may he not leave us or abandon us. nearness reliability family
And take the helmet of salvation as well as the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Ephesians 6:17	Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. salvation Spirit Word of God
Therefore, a Sabbath rest still remains for the people of God, since those who enter into God’s rest also cease from their own labors as God did from his. Hebrews 4:9-10	So then, a sabbath rest still remains for the people of God; for those who enter God's rest also cease from their labors as God did from his. sabbath rest work
For it is written, “As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow before me, and every tongue shall give praise to God.” Romans 14:11	For it is written, “As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall give praise to God.” humility worship acknowledging
I do not set aside the grace of God, for if justification comes through the Law, then Christ died for nothing. Galatians 2:21	I do not nullify the grace of God; for if justification comes through the law, then Christ died for nothing. grace righteousness law
We have come to know and to believe in the love that God has for us. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God in him. 1 John 4:16	So we have known and believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and those who abide in love abide in God, and God abides in them. trust love God
Let us then make every effort to enter into that rest, so that no one may fall by following that example of refusing to believe. Hebrews 4:11	Let us therefore make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one may fall through such disobedience as theirs. sabbath obedience rest
Rather, be kind to one another and compassionate, and forgive one another as God has forgiven you in Christ. Ephesians 4:32	And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you. forgiveness compassion goodness
Indeed, who is God except the Lord? Who is the Rock besides our God? Psalm 18:32	For who is God except the Lord? And who is a rock besides our God? reliability God strength
As much as possible, and to the extent of your ability, live in peace with everyone. Romans 12:18	If it is possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. peace life neighbor
Seek good and not evil, so that you may live. Then the Lord, the God of hosts, will be with you as you claim he is. Amos 5:14	Seek good and not evil, that you may live; and so the Lord, the God of hosts, will be with you, just as you have said. holiness reward seeking
For who is God except the Lord? Who is a rock aside from our God? 2 Samuel 22:32	For who is God, but the Lord? And who is a rock, except our God? reliability God protection
Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God. Everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. 1 John 4:7	Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. love neighbor friendship
Come now and let us discuss this, says the Lord. Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be like snow. Though they are as red as crimson, they shall become as white as wool. Isaiah 1:18	Come now, let us argue it out, says the Lord: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be like snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool. sin forgiveness purification
Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. Luke 6:36	Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. goodness neighbor Father
Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people whom he has chosen as his heritage. Psalm 33:12	Happy is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people whom he has chosen as his heritage. God reward blessing
As sorrowful, and yet we are always rejoicing; as poor, and yet we make many rich; as having nothing, and yet we possess everything. 2 Corinthians 6:10	As sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing everything. sadness joy money
And the shepherds went back, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, just as they had been told. Luke 2:20	The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them. worship christmas praise
Each person should give as much as he has decided in his heart, not with reluctance or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7	Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. joy giving heart

I rejoice in following your statutes more than I would rejoice in endless riches.

I delight in the way of your decrees as much as in all riches.

Bible verse of the day

And as we gaze upon the glory of the Lord with unveiled faces, all of us are being transformed into that same image from glory to glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.

2 Corinthians 3:18 Spirit transformation