James 1:12 Remain Steadfast Under Trial

James 1:12 Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love Him. Exod 14:14 The Lord will fight for you, & you have only to be silent. — Remain steadfast & silent are key to being victorious with our God!! Not sure which is the easiest!! Both seem to be really hard these days!! The rewards, crown of life is worth the silence! Love Mel

Isaiah 53:5 By His Stripes We are Healed

Isaiah 53:5 He was pierced through for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; The chastening for our well-being fell upon Him, & by His scourging we are healed. Prov 20:30 Stripes that wound scour away evil, & strokes reach the innermost parts. Hebr 12:10 For they disciplined us for a short time as seemed best to them, but He disciplines us for our good, so that we may share His holiness. 1Peter2:24-25 He Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross, so that we might die to sin & live to righteousness; for by His wounds you were healed. — He did it all for us! Love Mel

Numbers 6:26 The Aaronic Blessing

Numbers 6:26 May the LORD lift up His countenance upon you & give you peace. John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let it be afraid. Phil 4:7 May the peace of God, which surpasses ALL understanding, guard your hearts & your minds in Christ Jesus. Col 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. & be thankful. —His Peace soothes a troubled heart, & a fearful heart! His Peace is a guard over our heart & our minds! When we let His Peace have full rule over our hearts & minds we will find that Peace that surpasses ALL understanding! Love Mel

Psalm 39:11 The Lord Disciplines – Pay Attention!

Psalm 39:11 You discipline & correct a man for his iniquity, consuming like a moth what he holds dear; surely each man is but a vapor. — Like a moth! —Hosea 8:1 “Sound the alarm! The enemy descends like an Eagle on the people of the LORD, for they have broken My covenant & revolted against My law. —Like an Eagle!— Jer 50:44 I will come like a lion from the thickets of the Jordan, leaping on the sheep in the pasture. I will chase Babylon from its land, & I will appoint the leader of my choice! —Like a lion!— 1Thes 5:2 For you yourselves are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. — Like a thief! —John 10:14-15 I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep! — Like a Shepherd! He is always coming! Choose the Shepherd! Believe & follow Him! Is way always leads home! Love Mel

Amos 3:3 Agreement and Unity

Amos 3:3 Can two walk together, except they be agreed. 1John 1:7 If we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, & the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. —Walking in the light of God cleanses us from all unrighteousness! To walk with the light means that we turn from the darkness of this world! —John 8:12 Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” Eph 5:8 For at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light. — Walking is way easier than running, & way better for us than sitting! Walking in the light is way easier than walking around in the dark! When we stay close to the light of Jesus, we will see the path that has been set before us! So we must open our eyes & follow His lead! Love Mel