God as friend (2/4)

I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies, As much as… Psalm 119:14

I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies, As much as in all riches. Psalm 119:14	I rejoice in following your statutes more than I would rejoice in endless riches. law money joy
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 has he removed our transgressions from us. sin salvation

And as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell upon them, as upon us at the beginning. Acts 11:15	As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit descended upon them just as it had upon us at the beginning. pentecost Holy Spirit
He who does not love does not know God, for God is love. 1 John 4:8	Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. love God
May the Lord our God be with us, as He was with our fathers. May He not leave us nor forsake us. 1 Kings 8:57	May the Lord, our God, be with us, just as he was with our fathers; may he not leave us or abandon us. nearness reliability family
But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name. John 1:12	However, to those who did accept him and who believed in his name he granted the power to become children of God. faith Father children
For it is written: “As I live, says the Lord, Every knee shall bow to Me, And every tongue shall confess to God.” Romans 14:11	For it is written, “As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow before me, and every tongue shall give praise to God.” humility worship acknowledging
There remains therefore a rest for the people of God. For he who has entered His rest has himself also ceased from his works as God did from His. Hebrews 4:9-10	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. sabbath rest work
And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him. 1 John 4:16	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. trust love God
I do not set aside the grace of God; for if righteousness comes through the law, then Christ died in vain. Galatians 2:21	I do not set aside the grace of God, for if justification comes through the Law, then Christ died for nothing. grace righteousness law
Therefore I will look to the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation; My God will hear me. Micah 7:7	But as for me, I will look to the Lord. I place my hope in God my savior; my God will hear me. hope salvation listening
And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 4:32	Rather, be kind to one another and compassionate, and forgive one another as God has forgiven you in Christ. forgiveness compassion goodness
If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. Romans 12:18	As much as possible, and to the extent of your ability, live in peace with everyone. peace life neighbor
Seek good and not evil, That you may live; So the Lord God of hosts will be with you, As you have spoken. Amos 5:14	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. holiness reward seeking
Let us therefore be diligent to enter that rest, lest anyone fall according to the same example of disobedience. Hebrews 4:11	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. sabbath obedience rest
For who is God, except the Lord? And who is a rock, except our God? Psalm 18:31	Indeed, who is God except the Lord? Who is the Rock besides our God? reliability God strength
You should know in your heart that as a man chastens his son, so the Lord your God chastens you. Deuteronomy 8:5	Thus you could understand that the Lord, your God, was disciplining you, just like a father disciplines his son. Father learning punishment
But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive. Genesis 50:20	You intended to do evil to me, but God decided to make it serve a good, to fulfill that which today has come true: to keep alive a numerous people. God life evil
For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. Galatians 3:26-27	Through faith you are all children of God in Christ Jesus. For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves in Christ. faith baptism children
For who is God, except the Lord? And who is a rock, except our God? 2 Samuel 22:32	For who is God except the Lord? Who is a rock aside from our God? reliability God protection
Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and 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
As sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things. 2 Corinthians 6:10	As sorrowful, and yet we are always rejoicing; as poor, and yet we make many rich; as having nothing, and yet we possess everything. sadness joy money
Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, The people He has chosen as His own inheritance. Psalm 33:12	Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people whom he has chosen as his heritage. God reward blessing
Therefore be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful. Luke 6:36	Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. goodness neighbor Father
“Come now, and let us reason together,” Says the Lord, “Though your sins are like scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They shall be as wool.” Isaiah 1:18	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. sin forgiveness purification

Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told them.

And the shepherds went back, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, just as they had been told.

Bible verse of the day

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

2 Corinthians 3:18 Spirit transformation