Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love, being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Ephesians 4:1-3 NASB
and though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, obtaining as the outcome of your faith the salvation of your souls.
1 Peter 1:8-9 NASB
A man of too many friends comes to ruin, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
Proverbs 18:24 NASB
https://bible.com/bible/100/pro.18.24.NASB
Jesus, who is the author and perfector of our faith (HEB 12), also calls US his friends.
Therefore I am well content with weaknesses, with insults, with distresses, with persecutions, with difficulties, for Christ’s sake; for when I am weak, then I am strong.
2 Corinthians 12:10 NASB
Better is open rebuke Than love that is concealed. Faithful are the wounds of a friend, But deceitful are the kisses of an enemy.
Proverbs 27:5-6 NASB
We are blameless, not because of what we do, but because of who we are in Jesus. We can never earn our Salvation.
As for God, His way is blameless; The word of the Lord is tried; He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.
Psalms 18:30 NASB
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.18.30.NASB
Prophesy declares that one would come, who would be the perfect sacrifice, and fill our hearts like Living Waters. Jesus is that perfect sacrifice and precursor to the Holy Spirit coming (Rivers of Living Water). Is 44:3, 55:1, 58:11.
He who believes in Me, as the Scripture said, ‘From his innermost being will flow rivers of living water.'”
John 7:38 NASB
I have set the Lord continually before me; Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
Psalms 16:8 NASB
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.16.8.nasb
How comforting to know, that we never need to go through anything alone. If God is for us, who can stand against us.
O taste and see that the Lord is good; How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!
Psalms 34:8 NASB
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.34.8.NASB
A personal note from the writer:
I am sitting with my Dad in hospital. He may not make it, since his health is failing. If he doesnt make it, he will be in the Fathers presence, if he stays for now, we will be thankful for the gift of additional time with him.
How great to know that my refuge is the LORD and he has my Dad in his loving arms. Thank you Jesus for your Loving arms and mercy that goes beyond all measure.
Living Waters 