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For we are those he cares for, and he is the God we worship. So drop everything else and listen to his voice! For this is what he’s saying: “Today, when I speak, don’t even think about turning a deaf ear to me like they did when they tested me at Meribah and Massah, the place where they argued with me, their Creator. Your ancestors challenged me over and over with their complaining, even though I had convinced them of my power and love. They still doubted my care for them. — Psalms 95:7-9 (TPT) Never doubt Yahweh’s care for you. He is a faithful Father who always takes care of His children. His thoughts about you outnumber the grains of sand. (See Psalm 139:17-18) Turn a deaf ear to the voices of this world and tune into His still small voice as He leads you and guides you through this day. Do all things without complaining and disputing, that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as

For in Him we live and move and exist [that is, in Him we actually have our being], as even some of your own poets have said, ‘For we also are His children.’ — Acts 17:28 (AMP) See what an incredible quality of love the Father has shown to us, that we would [be permitted to] be named and called and counted the children of God! And so we are! (See 1 John 3:1a AMP) Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. (Ephesians 5:1 NLT) Because His ways are higher than our ways and His thoughts higher than our thoughts, let us follow His example. Love others with an unconditional love that never fails. Freely we have received from God, let us also freely give. (See Matthew 10:8) Help those in need, just as Yahweh helps the needy. Psalm 72:12 (NKJV) says: He will deliver the needy when he cries, the poor also, and him who has no helper. Live as children of the light, because God is light and in Him there is no darkness at all. (See 1 John 1:5) …for you were for

How great is the goodness you have stored up for those who fear you. You lavish it on those who come to you for protection, blessing them before the watching world. — Psalm 31:19 (NLT) ...I trust in your unfailing love. I will rejoice because you have rescued me. I will sing to the LORD because he is good to me. (Psalm 13:5-6 NLT) O taste and see that the LORD [our God] is good; How blessed [fortunate, prosperous, and favored by God] is the man who takes refuge in Him. (Psalm 34:8 NLT) Release all your worries into Yahweh’s hands. He is more than able to take care of everything that concerns you. Nothing is too difficult for our great and mighty God. Yahweh! The LORD! The God of compassion and mercy! He is slow to anger and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness. He abounds in goodness and truth. (See Exodus 34:6 NLT/NKJV) Open your heart to Yahweh, and renew your mind with His Word. Take refuge in Him and be filled with His perfect peace and unfailing love.

But You, O LORD, are a shield about me, my glory, and the One who lifts my head. — Psalm 3:3 (NASB1995) YAHWEH is a shield to all those who take refuge and trust in Him. (2 Samuel 22:31 AMP) He wraps around us like an impenetrable shield. (See Psalm 3:3 VOICE) He is a shield of protection against the flaming arrows of the evil one. The Eternal is the source of my strength and the shield that guards me. When I learn to rest and truly trust Him, He sends His help. This is why my heart is singing! I open my mouth to praise Him, and thankfulness rises as song. (Psalm 28:7 VOICE) For the LORD God is a sun and shield; The LORD gives grace and glory; No good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly. (Psalm 84:11 NASB1995)

So when it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and when the doors were shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” — John 20:19 (NASB1995) Peace is a blessing from the LORD. Psalm 29:11 (NLT) says: The LORD gives his people strength. The LORD blesses them with peace. Never let the enemy steal your peace. Our peace is to be perfect and constant. External, temporary circumstances should not disrupt our peace. In John 16:33, Yeshua said:  “These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.” Let the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. (See Philippians 4:7) God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God.  — Matthew 5:9 (NLT) 

Cling to your faith in Christ, and keep your conscience clear. For some people have deliberately violated their consciences; as a result, their faith has been shipwrecked. — 1 Timothy 1:19 (NLT) Cling to your faith in Christ and do not doubt nor waver. Lean completely on God with absolute trust and confidence in His guidance (see 1 Timothy 1:19 AMP). James 1:6 says, the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind. A double-minded man is unstable in all his ways. (See James 1:8) Be anchored in Christ, our Savior, and avoid shipwreck. …we are no longer to be children, tossed here and there by waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, by craftiness in deceitful scheming; (Ephesians 4:14 NASB1995) Instead, let us speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church. (See Ephesians 4:15 NLT) Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do everythi

This I recall to my mind, therefore I have hope. The LORD’s lovingkindnesses indeed never cease, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. — Lamentations 3:21-23 (NASB1995) Praise YAHWEH, that in Him, we get to begin afresh each morning. Let us forget what lies behind and look forward to what lies ahead. Press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. (See Philippians 3:13-14) Weeping may endure through the night, but let a shout of joy come in the morning. (See Psalm 30:5) Shout for joy that YAHWEH is with you and He has already made a way for you. This day was written in His Book, before you drew your first breath. (See Psalm 139:16) Whether you are in the midst of a fiery furnace or in floodwaters, He will faithfully bring you through. Psalm 66:12 says: we went through fire and flood, but He brought us to a place of great abundance. Amen. Declare His lovingkindness in the morning, and His faithfulness e

Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears our burden, the God who is our salvation. Selah. — Psalm 68:19 (NASB1995) In Matthew 9:36 (NKJV), when Jesus saw saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd. The Lord is very compassionate toward us. First Peter 5:7 (NLT) instructs us to give all our worries and cares to God, because He cares about us. The Lord carries our heavy loads everyday. In Matthew 11:28 (VOICE), Jesus says: “Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” When we are yoked to Him, our weary souls find rest. For His yoke is easy, and His burden is light. (See Matthew 11:29-30).  Psalm 68:19 (NKJV) says: Blessed be the Lord, Who daily loads us with benefits, the God of our salvation! Selah Don't forget any of His benefits: He pardons all our iniquities, heals all our diseases and redeems our lives from the pit. (See Psalm 103:2-4) Hallelujah and amen! Praise the Lord;

We are merely moving shadows, and all our busy rushing ends in nothing. We heap up wealth, not knowing who will spend it. And so, Lord, where do I put my hope? My only hope is in you. — Psalm 39:6-7 (NLT) “Lord, remind me how brief my time on earth will be. Remind me that my days are numbered— how fleeting my life is. You have made my life no longer than the width of my hand. My entire lifetime is just a moment to you; at best, each of us is but a breath.” Interlude (Psalm 39:4-5 NLT) Worldly wealth and material possessions will not last forever. Put your hope in the everlasting God, now and always. He is our Savior, Redeemer and Defender. His love for us never fails, it is as vast as the heavens and His faithfulness reaches beyond the clouds. (See Psalm 36:5) We put our hope in the LORD. He is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. (Psalm 33:20-21) So be strong and courageous, all you who put your hope in the LORD! (See Psalm 31:23 NLT) Don’

“Today I have given you the choice between life and death, between blessings and curses. Now I call on heaven and earth to witness the choice you make. Oh, that you would choose life, so that you and your descendants might live! You can make this choice by loving the LORD your God, obeying him, and committing yourself firmly to him. This is the key to your life. And if you love and obey the LORD, you will live long in the land the LORD swore to give your ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.” — Deuteronomy 30:19-20 (NLT) YAHWEH is gracious, loving and kind. He does not force anything on us, but gives us the freewill to choose for ourselves. We get to choose the way we go, or the way we react to situations. Each moment of the day, we can decide whether to follow Christ, or to be led by our flesh or the devil. But remember,  every choice we make has its consequences. Don’t you realize that you become the slave of whatever you choose to obey? You can be a slave to sin, which leads to deat

Let them praise the LORD for his great love and for the wonderful things he has done for them. For he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things. — Psalm 107:8-9 (NLT) Some wandered in the wilderness, lost and homeless. Hungry and thirsty, they nearly died. (Psalm 107:4-5 NLT) Some sat in darkness and deepest gloom, imprisoned in iron chains of misery. They rebelled against the words of God, scorning the counsel of the Most High. (Psalm 107:10-11 NLT) Whenever we rebel against God and His wise counsel, we set out on a dark path that leads to death. The LORD will guide you along the best pathway for your life. He will advise you and watch over you. (See Psalm 32:8) “LORD, help!” they cried in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress. He sent out his word and healed them, snatching them from the door of death.” (Psalms 107:19-20 NLT) Whether you are wandering in the wilderness, lost and homeless or sitting in darkness and deep gloom. Cry out to YAHWEH for hel

Lift up your heads, O gates, and be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in! Who is the King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle. Lift up your heads, O gates, and lift them up, O ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in! Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, He is the King of glory. Selah. — Psalm 24:7-10 (NASB1995) The LORD is the King of glory who rules over all creation with His heavenly armies. (See Psalm 24:10 AMP) In Exodus 3:14, God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM” He is the great I AM (Yah). Yahweh (YHWH) is His name. He is the Self-Existent One and all that we need. He is Jehovah-Rohi, the Lord our Shepherd. He is Jehovah-Shalom who keeps in perfect peace all who trust in Him, all whose thoughts are fixed on Him! (See Isaiah 26:3 NLT) He is Jehovah-Rapha the Lord who heals. He is Jehovah-Shammah, our ever-present God. He will never leave us nor forsake us. Open your heart to Him today. And be led with His Holy

O give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; For His compassion and lovingkindness endure forever! — Psalm 107:1 (AMP) O Lord, You are good and ready to forgive; Your loyal love flows generously over all who cry out to You. (Psalm 86:5 VOICE) …the closer I am to You, my God, the better because life with You is good. O Lord, the Eternal, You keep me safe— I will tell everyone what You have done. (Psalm 73:28 VOICE) He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases. He redeems me from death and crowns me with love and tender mercies. He fills my life with good things. My youth is renewed like the eagle’s! (Psalm 103:3-5 NLT) Let your heart overflow with praise to the Eternal, for He is good, for His faithful love lasts forever. (Psalm 136:1 VOICE) And nothing can ever separate us from His loyal love. Lift up the Eternal our God in your hearts, and celebrate His goodness at His holy mountain, for the Eternal our God is holy, perfect and exalted in His power. (Psalm 99:9 VOICE) “Don’t becom

“Cease striving and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” — Psalm 46:10 (NASB1995) The enemy would have us live complicated and cluttered lives, with so many distractions. If we lose focus on the main thing, these distractions can draw us away from the Presence of our Heavenly Father. Then we are likely to take detours off of the path God has for us, and be led down dead-end roads with dangerous curves, deep ditches and dark pits.  Let us cease striving, stop trying to “get” and commune with our Heavenly Father. When we open our hearts and minds to Him, we are able to “receive” all that He has for us each day. As we focus on Him, we can look beyond the clutter of this world, and recognize His good work in our lives. When our ears are tuned in to His voice, we can hear His still small voice leading us and guiding us along the path that leads to life. As we are still in His Presence, we become more intimately acquainted with Him and Hi

Whom have I in heaven but you? I desire you more than anything on earth. My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever. — Psalm 73:25-26 (NLT) The Sovereign LORD is our strength! He makes our feet like the feet of a deer;
 He allows us to walk on high places. (See Habakkuk 3:19) Like the people of Jerusalem, may we find strength in the LORD of Heaven’s Armies. (See Zechariah 12:5 NLT) Just as the LORD told Gideon, in Judges 6:14, “Go with the strength you have…” Do whatever Yahweh has called you to do. God arms you with strength, for the battles that are before you, and He will subdue your enemies under your feet. Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal comfort and a wonderful hope, comfort you and strengthen you in every good thing you do and say. — 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 (NLT)

Fear of the LORD is the foundation of true wisdom. All who obey his commandments will grow in wisdom. Praise him forever! — Psalm 111:10 (NLT) Only fools say in their hearts, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, and their actions are evil; not one of them does good! The LORD looks down from heaven on the entire human race; he looks to see if anyone is truly wise, if anyone seeks God. (Psalm 14:1-2 NLT) Therefore I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies [dedicating all of yourselves, set apart] as a living sacrifice, holy and well-pleasing to God, which is your rational (logical, intelligent) act of worship. (Romans 12:1 AMP) Seek God and enjoy the awesome pleasure and privilege of abiding in His Presence. Aim to please Him, more than anyone else. Yahweh satisfies all who love and trust Him, and He keeps every promise He makes. (See Psalm 111:5 TPT) All God accomplishes is flawless, faithful and fair, and his every word proves trustworthy and true

I will lift up my eyes to the mountains; From where shall my help come? My help comes from the LORD, Who made heaven and earth. The LORD will guard your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forever. — Psalms 121:1-2, 8 (NASB1995) Lift up your eyes to Yahweh. He is always ready to help in times of trouble. (See Psalm 46:1 NLT) The LORD supports all who fall, and raises up all who are bowed down. (Psalm 145:14 NASB) “…hope in the LORD; for with the LORD there is unfailing love. His redemption overflows.” (Psalms 130:7 NLT)  “I am counting on the LORD; yes, I am counting on him. I have put my hope in his word.” (Psalms 130:5 NLT) The LORD has plans for us for peace and well-being and not for disaster, to give us a future and a hope. (See Jeremiah 29:11 AMP) Look to Him, in all situations.

How precious is Your lovingkindness, O God! And the children of men take refuge in the shadow of Your wings. They drink their fill of the abundance of Your house; and You give them to drink of the river of Your delights. For with You is the fountain of life; in Your light we see light. — Psalm 36:7-9 (NASB1995) Yahweh is the true and living God. He is our light and our salvation. (See Psalm 27:1) He is a God of “more than enough.” Yeshua came that we may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance [to the full, till it overflows]. (See John 10:10b AMP) From his abundance we have all received one gracious blessing after another. (John 1:16 NLT) In John 8:12 (NASB1995), Jesus said, “I am the Light of the world; he who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life.” Walk with Yeshua, in the light that gives life and have no part in the deeds of darkness. As we abide in His light, He opens our eyes to see even more light.  O True God… You have the fountain of

Many are the sorrows of the wicked, but he who trusts in the LORD, lovingkindness shall surround him. Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, you righteous ones; and shout for joy, all you who are upright in heart. — Psalm 32:10-11 (NASB1995) …all the gods of the peoples are idols, but the LORD made the heavens. Honor and majesty are before Him; Strength and gladness are in His place. (1 Chronicles 16:26-27 NKJV)  Our joy is not in external circumstances but in Yahweh, the everlasting God, who dwells in us. Never let the enemy steal your joy. I will be glad and rejoice in your unfailing love, for you have seen my troubles, and you care about the anguish of my soul. You have not handed me over to my enemies but have set me in a safe place. (Psalm 31:7-8 NLT) I will praise You, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will tell of all Your marvelous works. I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High. (Psalm 9:1-2 NKJV) Oh, satisfy us early with Your mercy, that we may

By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by means of his marvelous glory and excellence. — 2 Peter 1:3 (NLT) We have been given all things that pertain to life and godliness. Let us receive them with an open heart. Anything else is related to death and ungodliness and a child of God wants no part of it. If our minds are preoccupied with the things of this world, we may not be able to perceive all the beautiful blessings our Heavenly Father showers upon us every moment of each and every day. As believers, let us set our sights on the things above. Psalm 128:1 (AMP) says: Blessed [happy and sheltered by God’s favor] is everyone who fears the LORD [and worships Him with obedience], who walks in His ways and lives according to His commandments. So let us enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and come into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His n

Blessed be the LORD my Rock, Who trains my hands for war, and my fingers for battle—My lovingkindness and my fortress, my high tower and my deliverer, my shield and the One in whom I take refuge, Who subdues my people under me. LORD, what is man, that You take knowledge of him? Or the son of man, that You are mindful of him? — Psalm 144:1-3 (NKJV) Yahweh is intimately acquainted with you and all of your ways. (See Psalm 139:3) He formed your inward parts and covered you in your mother’s womb. (See Psalm 139:13) He even knows the number of hairs on your head. (See Matthew 10:30) He knows your heartache and your deepest desires, and He is the answer. He brings healing and wholeness, as we abide in Him. You who fear the LORD, trust in the LORD; He is your help and your shield. The LORD has been mindful of us; He will bless us; He will bless the house of Israel; He will bless the house of Aaron. He will bless those who fear the LORD, both small and great. (See Psalm 115:11-13 NKJV) May we

  In his unfailing love, my God will stand with me. He will let me look down in triumph on all my enemies. — Psalm 59:10 (NLT) In 2 Timothy 4:16-17 (NLT), the Apostle Paul says: “The first time I was brought before the judge, no one came with me. Everyone abandoned me. May it not be counted against them. But the Lord stood with me and gave me strength so that I might preach the Good News in its entirety for all the Gentiles to hear. And he rescued me from certain death.” The Lord stands with you and strengthens you too.  Yahweh rescues us from our troubles and helps us to triumph over our enemies. (See Psalm 54:7) For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. (Ephesians 6:12 NLT) If God is for us, who can ever be against us? (See Romans 8:31 NLT) There is no one or nothing that can prevail against the LORD. Thanks be to God,

There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death. — Romans 8:1-2 (NKJV) There is no condemnation for those in Christ. Our Heavenly Father speaks the language of love. His correction is not meant to crush your spirit, but to build you up and draw you closer to Him. His Spirit convicts us of sin, but our enemy attempts to heap shame and guilt upon us. Satan is the accuser of the brethren, who accuses us before our God day and night. (See Revelation 12:9-10) But if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous; (See 1 John 2:1 NASB1995) If God doesn’t discipline you as he does all of his children, it means that you are illegitimate and are not really his children at all. Since we respected our earthly fathers who disciplined us, shouldn’t we submit even more to the disci

Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD and whose trust is the LORD. For he will be like a tree planted by the water, that extends its roots by a stream and will not fear when the heat comes; but its leaves will be green, and it will not be anxious in a year of drought nor cease to yield fruit. — Jeremiah 17:7-8 (NASB1995) In Jeremiah 17:5 (NLT), this is what the LORD says: “Cursed are those who put their trust in mere humans, who rely on human strength and turn their hearts away from the LORD.” Your favorite person is not able to save you. May we put our hope and confidence in YAHWEH and never turn our hearts away from Him. We can become anxious when we worry about future events. Stay in the present moment and take each step in faith, knowing that He is with you. Remember, Christ lives in us. So we live in our earthly bodies by completely trusting in the Son of God, who loved us and gave Himself up for us. (See Galatians 2:20)

I can do all things [which He has called me to do] through Him who strengthens and empowers me [to fulfill His purpose—I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency; I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him who infuses me with inner strength and confident peace.] — Philippians 4:13 (AMP)   God arms us with strength, and he makes our way perfect. (See Psalm 18:32 NLT) We grow tired and weary trying to do things in our own strength or trying to work our own plan. We can be confident, that Yahweh will equip us to do all that He has called us to do. We are strengthened and empowered to fulfill His purpose and plan, and it's the LORD’s purpose that will prevail (See Proverbs 19:21) And I find that the strength of Christ’s explosive power infuses me to conquer every difficulty (See Philippians 4:13 TPT)  Never doubt God’s mighty power to work in you and accomplish all this. He will achieve infinitely more than your greatest request, your most unbelievable dream, and exce

Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name. Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget none of His benefits; — Psalm 103:1-2 (NAS1995) He redeems your life from the pit, and crowns you [lavishly] with lovingkindness and tender mercy; (See Psalm 103:4 AMP) Yahweh will give you beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness. “My heart rejoices in the LORD! The LORD has made me strong. Now I have an answer for my enemies; I rejoice because you rescued me. No one is holy like the LORD! There is no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God.” (1 Samuel 2:1-2 NLT) “He will protect his faithful ones, but the wicked will disappear in darkness. No one will succeed by strength alone.” (1 Samuel 2:9 NLT) Stay committed to the LORD our God, and rely on His unfailing love.

“Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me.”   “…for the Father Himself loves you, because you have loved Me and have believed that I came forth from the Father.” — John 14:1, 16:27 (NASB1995) In John 16:33 (VOICE), Yeshua said: “I have told you these things so that you will be whole and at peace. In this world, you will be plagued with times of trouble, but you need not fear; I have triumphed over this corrupt world order.” As we abide in Christ, we can have perfect peace in the midst of difficulties, tribulation, and suffering because He has overcome this world and His victory stands forever. As we remain in Him, we are not under the circumstances of this world, but above them. We are citizens in the Kingdom of God, which is a matter of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. (See Romans 14:17) I would have despaired unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait for the LORD; Be strong and let you

Then Gideon said to him, “O my lord, if the LORD is with us, why then has all this happened to us? And where are all His miracles which our fathers told us about, saying, ‘Did not the LORD bring us up from Egypt?’ But now the LORD has abandoned us and given us into the hand of Midian.” — Judges 6:13 (NASB1995) If you are in the midst of troubles, you may feel like Gideon and wonder why is all this happening? and where is Yahweh? May we always remember that even more important than “why” is “ Who .” No matter what we go through, we have not been abandoned. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” (See Hebrews 13:5 NASB1995)  He is our help and our support. Don’t fear or be discouraged. He is with you. And He is still a miracle-working God. Little children (believers, dear ones), you are of God and you belong to Him and have [already] overcome them [the agents of the antichrist]; because He who is in you is greater than he (Satan) who is in the world [of sinful

…but Jesus, on the other hand, because He continues forever, holds His priesthood permanently. Therefore He is able also to save forever those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them. — Hebrews 7:24-25 (NASB1995) “Even now, behold, our Witness is in heaven, and our Advocate [who vouches and testifies for us] is on high.” (See Job 16:19 AMP) Yeshua intervenes on our behalf with our heavenly Father, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus, (See 1 Timothy 2:4-5 NKJV) He is the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last. (See Revelation 22:13)  And Savior of the world. (See 1 John 4:14) He must increase, but we must decrease. (See John 3:30) Let us closely follow Yeshua, all the days of our lives. In John 12:26, He said: “If anyone serves Me, he must follow Me; and where I am, there My servant will be a

You have allowed me to suffer much hardship, but you will restore me to life again and lift me up from the depths of the earth. — Psalm 71:20 (NLT) Yahweh is a God of restoration. For our momentary, light affliction, this passing trouble, is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever! (See 2 Corinthians 4:17) The Message Bible says: These hard times are small potatoes compared to the coming good times, the lavish celebration prepared for us. (2 Corinthians 4:17)  Consider it a sheer gift, friends, when tests and challenges come at you from all sides. You know that under pressure, your faith-life is forced into the open and shows its true colors. So don’t try to get out of anything prematurely. Let it do its work so you become mature and well-developed, not deficient in any way. (James 1:2-4 MSG) After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm,