Test me (3/4)

I was eager to respond to those who did not consult me… Isaiah 65:1

I was eager to respond
to those who did not consult me.
I was anxious to be approached
by those who did not seek me.
I said, “Here I am! Here I am!”
to a nation that did not summon me.
Isaiah 65:1 seeking listening calling
You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’
and rightly so,
for that is what I am.
John 13:13 Jesus

The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory forever and ever. Amen.
2 Timothy 4:18 protection evil heaven
Then he said to all who were with him, “Anyone who wishes to follow me must deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me.”
Luke 9:23 obedience crucifixion
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,
because he has anointed me
to bring the good news to the poor.
He has sent me to proclaim release to prisoners
and recovery of sight to the blind,
to let the oppressed go free.
Luke 4:18 Spirit evangelism freedom
If the world hates you,
be aware that it hated me
before it hated you.
John 15:18 persecution Jesus world
For thus says the Lord to the house of Israel:
If you seek me, you will survive.
Amos 5:4 seeking life
Let your face shine upon your servant;
save me in your kindness.
Psalm 31:17 blessing love salvation
For whoever finds me finds life
and receives favor from the Lord.
Proverbs 8:35 eternal life God wisdom
He said to them, “Come, follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.”
Matthew 4:19 following Jesus evangelism
When I realized that my foot was slipping,
your kindness, O Lord, raised me up.
Psalm 94:18 reliability love dependence
Do not let your hearts be troubled.
You place your trust in God.
Trust also in me.
John 14:1 trust fear worrying
Whoever feeds upon my flesh and drinks my blood
dwells in me and I dwell in him.
John 6:56 body blood Jesus
The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me
because the Lord has anointed me.
He has sent me to announce good news to the oppressed,
to strengthen the brokenhearted,
to proclaim freedom to those held in captivity
and release to those who have been imprisoned.
Isaiah 61:1 Spirit hope redeemer
Jesus answered them,
“My teaching is not my own;
rather, it comes from him who sent me.”
John 7:16 Jesus Word of God learning
I seek you with all my heart;
do not let me stray from your precepts.
Psalm 119:10 law righteousness heart
You will show me the path to life;
you will fill me with joy in your presence
and everlasting delights at your right hand.
Psalm 16:11 joy life nearness
Do the things that you have learned, received, and heard from me and that you saw me doing. Then the God of peace will be with you.
Philippians 4:9 peace listening learning
Even though I wander
through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for you are at my side,
with your rod and your staff
that comfort me.
Psalm 23:4 fear encouragement death
Anyone who has received my commandments
and observes them
is the one who loves me.
And whoever loves me
will be loved by my Father,
and I will love him
and reveal myself to him.
John 14:21 law love Father
I am the Lord, the God of all mankind. Is anything impossible for me to accomplish?
Jeremiah 32:27 God miracles almighty
Come to me, all you who are weary and overburdened, and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:28 hope encouragement rest
Never will I forget your commands,
for through them you have given me life.
Psalm 119:93 law life
But you, O Lord, are a shield to protect me;
you are my glory and the one who raises my head high.
Psalm 3:4 dependence overcoming protection
I keep the Lord always before me,
for with him at my right hand
I will never fall.
Psalm 16:8 dependence equipment protection

I have fought the good fight; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith. Now waiting for me is the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that Day—and not only to me, but to all those who have eagerly longed for his appearance.