Joy to the world (3/4)

Ever since the creation of the world his eternal power and divine… Romans 1:20

Ever since the creation of the world his eternal power and divine nature, invisible though they are, have been understood and seen through the things he has made. So they are without excuse. Romans 1:20	Ever since the creation of the world the invisible attributes of God’s eternal power and divine nature have been clearly understood and perceived through the things he has made. Therefore, the conduct of these people is inexcusable. creation strength mind
And every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Philippians 2:11	And every tongue should proclaim to the glory of God the Father: Jesus Christ is Lord. God obedience acknowledging

Then he said to them, “Go your way, eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions of them to those for whom nothing is prepared, for this day is holy to our Lord; and do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10	Then Nehemiah added: “You now may go. Eat rich food and drink what is sweet. Moreover, send some of these to those for whom nothing has been prepared, for this day is holy to our Lord. Furthermore, do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” food giving joy
The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their cry. Psalm 34:15	The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their cry. righteousness listening
My lips will shout for joy when I sing praises to you; my soul also, which you have rescued. Psalm 71:23	When I sing to you, my lips will rejoice, and so will my soul, which you have redeemed. worship redeemer soul
I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?’ Acts 22:7	I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?’ speaking miracles persecution
Just so, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents. Luke 15:10	In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing among the angels of God over one sinner who repents. joy angels repentance
To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. Proverbs 21:3	To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. honesty righteousness sacrifice
Give justice to the weak and the orphan; maintain the right of the lowly and the destitute. Psalm 82:3	Grant justice to the weak and the orphan; defend the rights of the lowly and the poor. orphans neighbor righteousness
Thus he has given us, through these things, his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may escape from the corruption that is in the world because of lust, and may become participants of the divine nature. 2 Peter 1:4	By these he has given us his precious promises, great beyond all price, so that through them you may escape from the corruption with which evil desires have infected the world and thereby may come to share in the divine nature. reward desires world
I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have being. Psalm 104:33	I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have life. singing worship life
O give thanks to the Lord, call on his name, make known his deeds among the peoples. Psalm 105:1	Give thanks to the Lord, invoke his name; proclaim his deeds among the peoples. speaking evangelism worship
The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple. Psalm 119:130	The explanation of your words gives light and imparts understanding to the simple. Word of God understanding light
O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever. 1 Chronicles 16:34	Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his mercy endures forever. reliability worship gratitude
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 14:6	Jesus replied, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” truth Father life
You show me the path of life. In your presence there is fullness of joy; in your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Psalm 16:11	You will show me the path to life; you will fill me with joy in your presence and everlasting delights at your right hand. joy life nearness
For your steadfast love is as high as the heavens; your faithfulness extends to the clouds. Psalm 57:10	For your kindness extends to the heavens; your faithfulness, to the skies. love reliability
For what will it profit them to gain the whole world and forfeit their life? Mark 8:36	What does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his very life? greed materialism life
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13	May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may grow rich in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. faith Spirit hope
Because I delivered the poor who cried, and the orphan who had no helper. The blessing of the wretched came upon me, and I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy. Job 29:12-13	Because I delivered the poor who appealed for help and the orphan who had no one to protect him. The blessing of the wretched was given to me, and I caused the widow’s heart to sing for joy. widows orphans poverty
The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is clear, enlightening the eyes. Psalm 19:8	The precepts of the Lord are right, causing the heart to rejoice. The commands of the Lord are clear, giving light to the eyes. law joy heart
Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” John 20:21	“Peace be with you,” Jesus said to them again. “As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” peace Father evangelism
For we have become partners of Christ, if only we hold our first confidence firm to the end. Hebrews 3:14	For we will become partners with Christ only if we maintain firmly until the end the confidence we originally had. faith trust life
But those who do what is true come to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that their deeds have been done in God. John 3:21	However, whoever lives by the truth comes to the light so that it may be clearly seen that his deeds have been done in God. light truth obedience
To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. 1 Timothy 1:17	To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. worship almighty kingdom

For his anger is but for a moment; his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning.

For his anger lasts for only a moment, while his goodwill endures for a lifetime. Weeping may last throughout the night, but at daybreak there is rejoicing.