- The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore, the child to be born will be holy, and he will be called the Son of God.”
- But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for I bring you good news of great joy for all the people.”
- After he had decided to follow this course of action, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to receive Mary into your home as your wife. For this child has been conceived in her womb through the Holy Spirit.”
- Those who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God.
- Hence, be imitators of God, as beloved children.
- Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God. - Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus.”
- Jesus replied, “Blessed, rather, are those who hear the word of God and obey it!”
- God abides in anyone who acknowledges
that Jesus is the Son of God,
and that person abides in God. - Every word of God has proved to be true;
he is a shield to those who trust in him. - Cure the sick who are there, and say, ‘The kingdom of God has come unto you.’
- Who indeed conquers the world
except the one who believes
that Jesus is the Son of God? - And take the helmet of salvation as well as the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
- Jesus replied,
“This is the work of God:
to believe in the one whom he has sent.” - Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.
- Indeed, creation itself eagerly awaits the revelation of the children of God.
- And every tongue should proclaim
to the glory of God the Father:
Jesus Christ is Lord. - Beloved,
let us love one another,
because love is from God.
Everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. - The Spirit himself bears witness with our Spirit that we are children of God.
- Therefore, accept one another for the glory of God, just as Christ has accepted you.
- For everyone born of God
conquers the world.
And the victory that conquers the world
is our faith. - Put on the armor of God so that you will be able to stand firm against the deceit of the devil.
- And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God who has marked you with his seal for the day of redemption.
- In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing among the angels of God over one sinner who repents.
- Therefore, humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, so that at the proper time he may exalt you.
You need to be steadfast if you want to do the will of God and receive what he has promised.So today acknowledge it and take it to heart that the Lord is God in the heavens above and on the earth below. There is no other. Rather, seek the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.Next verse!With image