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Even though the fig tree does not blossom and there is no… Habakkuk 3:17-18

Even though the fig tree does not blossom
and there is no fruit on the vines,
even though the olive crop will fail
and the orchards will yield no food,
even though the flock is cut off from the fold
and there is no herd in the stalls,
I will continue to rejoice in the Lord,
and exult in the God of my salvation.
Habakkuk 3:17-18 joy salvation worship
And yet he is aware of everywhere I go;
if he were to test me, I would emerge like pure gold.
My footsteps have not strayed from the path he established;
I have followed his way and never turned aside.
Job 23:10-11 blameless righteousness

Godliness produces great gain, but only to those who are content.
1 Timothy 6:6 faith joy materialism
Even if an army encamps against me,
my heart will not succumb to fear;
even if war breaks out against me,
I will not have my trust shaken.
Psalm 27:3 fear heart trust
Can a woman forget the infant at her breast;
or feel no compassion for the child of her womb?
Even should she forget,
I will never forget you.
Behold, I have inscribed your name
on the palms of my hands;
your walls are continually before my eyes.
Isaiah 49:15-16 love family children
Indeed, it is seldom that anyone will die for a just person, although perhaps for a good person someone might be willing to die. Thus, God proved his love for us in that while we were still sinners Christ died for us.
Romans 5:7-8 sin salvation death
You want something that you cannot have, so you commit murder. And you covet something but cannot obtain it, so you engage in quarrels and fights. You do not have because you do not ask.
James 4:2 sin desires prayer
At the appointed time, while we were still helpless, Christ died for the ungodly.
Romans 5:6 sacrifice Jesus transformation
If anyone is rich in worldly possessions
and sees a brother in need
but refuses to open his heart,
how can the love of God abide in him?
1 John 3:17 money neighbor compassion
I consider that the sufferings we presently endure are not worth comparing with the glory to be revealed in us.
Romans 8:18 eternal life salvation suffering
But from you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah,
among the tiniest of the clans of Judah,
from you will come forth for me
one who is to be a ruler in Israel,
one whose origins are from the distant past,
from ancient times.
Micah 5:1 christmas prophecy Jesus
Why are you so disheartened, O my soul?
Why do you sigh within me?
Place your hope in God;
for I will once again praise him,
my Savior and my God.
Psalm 42:12 worship hope soul
I am confident that I will behold the goodness of the Lord
in the land of the living.
Psalm 27:13 goodness trust
If we claim that we have fellowship with him
while we continue to live in darkness,
we are lying and do not live in the truth.
1 John 1:6 sin honesty truth
Jesus then said to her,
“I am the resurrection and the life.
Whoever believes in me,
even though he dies, will live,
and everyone who lives
and believes in me
will never die.
Do you believe this?”
John 11:25-26 faith death resurrection
Although you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with a joy that is indescribable and glorious. For you are achieving the goal of your faith, that is, the salvation of your souls.
1 Peter 1:8-9 faith joy salvation
If anyone thinks that he is religious but does not restrain his tongue, he is deceiving himself, and his religion is worthless.
James 1:26 speaking
Our temporary light afflictions are preparing for us an incomparable weight of eternal glory.
2 Corinthians 4:17 eternal life suffering encouragement
What does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his very life?
Mark 8:36 greed materialism life
No, throughout all these things we are conquerors because of him who loved us.
Romans 8:37 overcoming God love
At the time that discipline is received, it always seems painful rather than pleasant, but afterward it yields a harvest of peace and uprightness to those who have been trained by it.
Hebrews 12:11 righteousness peace children
I am pulled in opposite directions. My desire is to depart and to be with Christ, for that is far better, but, it is a more urgent need for you that I remain in the body.
Philippians 1:23-24 death life
If someone says, “I love God,”
but at the same time hates his brother,
he is a liar.
For whoever does not love the brother
whom he has seen
cannot love God whom he has not seen.
1 John 4:20 love God family
When someone sins and does any of the things that the Lord has forbidden, even if he does not realize he did it, he has still committed an offense and must bear his guilt.
Leviticus 5:17 sin law punishment
Rejoice with all your heart, O daughter Zion.
Shout for joy, O daughter Jerusalem.
See, your king is coming to you,
triumphant and victorious,
humble and riding on a donkey,
on a colt, the foal of a donkey.
Zechariah 9:9 prophecy easter humility

Rather, revere Christ as Lord in your hearts.
Always be prepared to offer an explanation to anyone who asks you to justify the hope that is in you. However, do so with gentleness and respect.