God as friend (3/4)

Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things… Luke 2:20

Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told them. Luke 2:20	The shepherds went back to their flocks, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen. It was just as the angel had told them. worship christmas praise
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

As for God, His way is perfect; The word of the Lord is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him. Psalm 18:30	God’s way is perfect. All the Lord’s promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to him for protection. blameless Word of God protection
How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without spot to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God? Hebrews 9:14	Just think how much more the blood of Christ will purify our consciences from sinful deeds so that we can worship the living God. For by the power of the eternal Spirit, Christ offered himself to God as a perfect sacrifice for our sins. Jesus Spirit purification
For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “The just shall live by faith.” Romans 1:17	This Good News tells us how God makes us right in his sight. This is accomplished from start to finish by faith. As the Scriptures say, “It is through faith that a righteous person has life.” faith righteousness salvation
Let my teaching drop as the rain, My speech distill as the dew, As raindrops on the tender herb, And as showers on the grass. Deuteronomy 32:2	Let my teaching fall on you like rain; let my speech settle like dew. Let my words fall like rain on tender grass, like gentle showers on young plants. Word of God learning
As for God, His way is perfect; The word of the Lord is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him. 2 Samuel 22:31	God’s way is perfect. All the Lord’s promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to him for protection. blameless Word of God protection
So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7	You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.” joy giving heart
Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering. Colossians 3:12	Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. humility gentleness patience
And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors. Matthew 6:12	And forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us. debt forgiveness prayer
For with God nothing will be impossible. Luke 1:37	For the word of God will never fail. miracles overcoming almighty
In the day of prosperity be joyful, But in the day of adversity consider: Surely God has appointed the one as well as the other, So that man can find out nothing 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
For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus. 1 Timothy 2:5	For, There is one God and one Mediator who can reconcile God and humanity—the man Christ Jesus. God Jesus mediator
And the Lord restored Job’s losses when he prayed for his friends. Indeed the Lord gave Job twice as much as he had before. Job 42:10	When Job prayed for his friends, the Lord restored his fortunes. In fact, the Lord gave him twice as much as before! prayer blessing money
And the Lord commanded us to observe all these statutes, to fear the Lord our God, for our good always, that He might preserve us alive, as it is this day. Deuteronomy 6:24	And the Lord our God commanded us to obey all these decrees and to fear him so he can continue to bless us and preserve our lives, as he has done to this day. obedience blessing law
See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Ephesians 5:15-16	So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. wisdom life mind
As for every man to whom God has given riches and wealth, and given him power to eat of it, to receive his heritage and rejoice in his labor—this is the gift of God. Ecclesiastes 5:19	And it is a good thing to receive wealth from God and the good health to enjoy it. To enjoy your work and accept your lot in life—this is indeed a gift from God. money food work
Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is. And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure. 1 John 3:2-3	Dear friends, we are already God’s children, but he has not yet shown us what we will be like when Christ appears. But we do know that we will be like him, for we will see him as he really is. And all who have this eager expectation will keep themselves pure, just as he is pure. purification family heaven
In God is my salvation and my glory; The rock of my strength, And my refuge, is in God. Psalm 62:7	My victory and honor come from God alone. He is my refuge, a rock where no enemy can reach me. trust God salvation
In God (I will praise His word), In God I have put my trust; I will not fear. What can flesh do to me? Psalm 56:4	I praise God for what he has promised. I trust in God, so why should I be afraid? What can mere mortals do to me? trust fear Word of God
And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ Matthew 22:39	A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ law neighbor love
If anyone defiles the temple of God, God will destroy him. For the temple of God is holy, which temple you are. 1 Corinthians 3:17	God will destroy anyone who destroys this temple. For God’s temple is holy, and you are that temple. church community holiness
Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect. Matthew 5:48	But you are to be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect. Father holiness
Preserve me, O God, for in You I put my trust. Psalm 16:1	Keep me safe, O God, for I have come to you for refuge. trust dependence protection
But as it is written: “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.” 1 Corinthians 2:9	That is what the Scriptures mean when they say, “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.” love reward

As you do not know what is the way of the wind, Or how the bones grow in the womb of her who is with child, So you do not know the works of God who makes everything.

Just as you cannot understand the path of the wind or the mystery of a tiny baby growing in its mother’s womb, so you cannot understand the activity of God, who does all things.

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