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But Jesus told them, “I will be with you only a little… John 7:33

But Jesus told them, “I will be with you only a little longer. Then I will return to the one who sent me.”
John 7:33 ascension Jesus
For God saved us and called us to live a holy life. He did this, not because we deserved it, but because that was his plan from before the beginning of time—to show us his grace through Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 1:9 grace holiness salvation

The righteous person faces many troubles,
but the Lord comes to the rescue each time.
Psalm 34:19 righteousness suffering redeemer
You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected.
Matthew 24:44 Messiah second coming end times
Wealth from get-rich-quick schemes quickly disappears;
wealth from hard work grows over time.
Proverbs 13:11 money greed work
Everyone must submit to governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God.
Romans 13:1 trust God obedience
No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening—it’s painful! But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way.
Hebrews 12:11 righteousness peace children
Preach the word of God. Be prepared, whether the time is favorable or not. Patiently correct, rebuke, and encourage your people with good teaching.
2 Timothy 4:2 evangelism punishment patience
That is why the Lord says,
“Turn to me now, while there is time.
Give me your hearts.
Come with fasting, weeping, and mourning.”
Joel 2:12 conversion fasting sadness
The time is coming when everything that is covered up will be revealed, and all that is secret will be made known to all.
Luke 12:2 truth honesty
Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. About that time some wise men from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star as it rose, and we have come to worship him.”
Matthew 2:1-2 christmas worship
Then Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan River. He was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, where he was tempted by the devil for forty days. Jesus ate nothing all that time and became very hungry.
Luke 4:1-2 fasting temptation Jesus
All that time I had eaten no rich food. No meat or wine crossed my lips, and I used no fragrant lotions until those three weeks had passed.
Daniel 10:3 fasting food wine
Enjoy prosperity while you can,
but when hard times strike, realize that both come from God.
Remember that nothing is certain in this life.
Ecclesiastes 7:14 joy life dependence
“Yes,” Jesus replied, “and I assure you that everyone who has given up house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or property, for my sake and for the Good News, will receive now in return a hundred times as many houses, brothers, sisters, mothers, children, and property—along with persecution. And in the world to come that person will have eternal life.”
Mark 10:29-30 evangelism blessing persecution
Who has done such mighty deeds,
summoning each new generation from the beginning of time?
It is I, the Lord, the First and the Last.
I alone am he.
Isaiah 41:4 God strength
Fools vent their anger,
but the wise quietly hold it back.
Proverbs 29:11 anger wisdom self-control
Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm.
Ephesians 6:13 protection evil devil
For once you were full of darkness, but now you have light from the Lord. So live as people of light!
Ephesians 5:8 light children life
Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.
2 Corinthians 12:9 grace strength weakness
Pay your taxes, too, for these same reasons. For government workers need to be paid. They are serving God in what they do.
Romans 13:6 honesty money greed
The Lord is good,
a strong refuge when trouble comes.
He is close to those who trust in him.
Nahum 1:7 protection goodness safety
If another believer sins, rebuke that person; then if there is repentance, forgive. Even if that person wrongs you seven times a day and each time turns again and asks forgiveness, you must forgive.
Luke 17:3b-4 sin repentance forgiveness
Above all, you must realize that no prophecy in Scripture ever came from the prophet’s own understanding, or from human initiative. No, those prophets were moved by the Holy Spirit, and they spoke from God.
2 Peter 1:20-21 prophecy Spirit speaking
Moses remained there on the mountain with the Lord forty days and forty nights. In all that time he ate no bread and drank no water. And the Lord wrote the terms of the covenant—the Ten Commandments—on the stone tablets.
Exodus 34:28 fasting nearness law

Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God. For the Scriptures say,
“I will take revenge;
I will pay them back,”
says the Lord.

Bible verse of the day

Don’t lie to each other, for you have stripped off your old sinful nature and all its wicked deeds. Put on your new nature, and be renewed as you learn to know your Creator and become like him.

Colossians 3:9-10 lying life conversion