Humility frees us from worrying
‘God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.’ Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you.” (1 Peter 5:5b - 6 ESV)
Jesus preached and lived humility
Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. (Colossians 3:12 ESV)
Adopted Into God’s Family
Because you are his sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, 'Abba, Father. So you are no longer a slave, but God's child; and since you are his child, God has made you also an heir. (Galatians 4;6-7 NIV)
And there are the gifts
When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh. (Matthew 2:10 -11 ESV)
Jesus, the Lord of peace
Suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” (Luke 2:13–14)
Prayer is important in our lives
Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when He finished, one of His disciples said to Him, ‘Lord, teach us to pray. (Luke 11:1 ESV)
Doing little things in countless little ways
He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? (Micah 6:8 ESV)
He is the brilliance of the Father
He (Jesus) is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of His nature, and He upholds the universe by the word of His power.” (Hebrews 1:3 ESV)
“Abasing or Abounding”
If we have enough food and clothing, let us be content. After all, we brought nothing with us when we came into the world, and we can’t take anything with us when we leave it. (Timothy 6:8,7 NLT)
Jesus loves unconditionally!
Everyone the Father gives me will come to me, and the one who comes to me I will never cast out. (John 6:37, CSB)
Moral accountability
Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin. (James 4:17 KJV)
We will live forever
So that you are not lacking in any gift, as you wait for the revealing of our Lord Jesus Christ, who will sustain you to the end, guiltless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Corinthians 1:7 -8 ESV)
The essence of sin
God, in His love for humankind, made a way for humans to be forgiven, to be reconciled with Him, and to be spared from His wrath.
A perfect realm
He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever. (Revelation 21:4 NIV)
A loving relationship with Him
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. (2 Corinthians 5:17 NKJV)
Joy is Important for a Christlike Life
Rejoice that your names are written in heaven. (Luke 10:20 ESV)
The principle Jesus put forward
If you love those who love you, what benefit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them… (Luke 6:32-36)
A thankful positive and praiseful attitude
A joyful heart is good medicine. (Proverbs 17:22 ESV)
Take the step of faith
"Lord, if it’s you," Peter replied, "tell me to come to you on the water." "Come," he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. (Matthew 14: 28-29 NIV)