(Ephesians 6:10-12) 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the

“(Job 37:5-6) 5 God thunders marvelously with His voice; He does great things which we cannot comprehend. 6 For He says to the snow, ‘Fall on the earth’; Likewise to the gentle rain and the heavy rain of His strength.” Elihu’s words remind us that God’s voice is not only heard in Scripture but e

“(1 Peter 2:24-25) 24 who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness—by whose stripes you were healed. 25 For you were like sheep going astray, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.” Peter declares tha

“(Ephesians 1:9-10) 9 having made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His good pleasure which He purposed in Himself, 10 that in the dispensation of the fullness of the times He might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven and which are on earth—in Him.”

“( 2 Corinthians 3:18) 18 But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.” Paul paints a breathtaking picture of Christian growth. We are not transformed by striving

“(2 Corinthians 3:6) 6 who also made us sufficient as ministers of the new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.” Paul reminds us that our sufficiency, our ability to serve, teach, love, and lead, does not come from ourselves. God “made u

“(Psalm 9:9-10) 9 The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, A refuge in times of trouble. 10 And those who know Your name will put their trust in You; For You, LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You.” David knew what it felt like to be pressed, pursued, and overwhelmed. Yet he also k

“(2 Timothy 1:13-14) 13 Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus. 14 That good thing which was committed to you, keep by the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.” Paul urges Timothy to cling tightly to the truth of the gospel. In a