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Psalm 111 "He provided redemption for his people, he ordained his covenant forever - holy and awesome is his name. " Psalm 111:9. From the promise of salvation in Genesis 3:15, and all the way to the hope of a new heaven and new earth (Revelation 21:1-2), the Bible explains that God has an eternal plan in rescuing us from our sin and allowing us to enjoy the fellowship with Him. In every story, the Bible is pointing us to Jesus, the only One who can solve our biggest problem. Jesus offers us and explains how to live as His children.

2 Corinthians 4:1-6 "...Our Saviour, Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has brought life and immorality to light through the gospel. " 2 Timothy 1:10. When it comes to "good news", many still haven't heard or don't believe that Jesus has "destroyed death and has brought life and immorality to light through the gospel. " Some of us, who have heard and believed still live defeated lives, trying to survive on our own. However, Jesus reminds us that the "battle" has already been "won".

Matthew 21:21 "...'Truly I tell you, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only can you do what was done to the fig-tree, but also you can say to this mountain, "Go, throw yourself into the sea, " and it will be done.' " Jesus wanted his disciples to have confidence that "God's power" was available to them. Jesus knew he would soon be sending his disciples out with the daunting task of bringing the world to him.The fig tree would remind them that God's power could help them overcome any obstacle. Now, we can pray with confidence that our God is "able".

2 Corinthians 1:8-11 "On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us, as you help us by your prayers. " 2 Corinthians 1:10-11. Paul shared this while writing to the Corinthian church. Paul experienced trouble in the province of Asia. The persecution was so severe that he and his companions "despaired of life itself. " However, Paul was helped by the prayers of believers. Though the Corinthian church was many miles away, their prayers mattered and God heard them. Similarly, today, we can continue to remember our brothers and sisters in Christ who are suffering for their faith.

Romans 8:31-39 "If God is for us, who can be against us ?" Romans 8:31. Through the uncertainty of this world, God can be trusted completely, knowing that nothing "...will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. "

Matthew 14:28 " ' Lord, if it's you, ' Peter replied, 'tell me to come to you on the water ' ". Why did Peter think he could walk on water ? Perhaps he sought further confirmation of the Lord's identity and power. Peter's struggling faith led him to do things that seem impulsive and even reckless. On other occasions too, he willingly risked his own safety and comfort to be near Jesus. Times of trouble are times of "trust".

1 Peter 2:4-10 "But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. " 1 Peter 2:9. The King of heaven considers us among His special treasures. He has rescued us from the grip of sin and death. He claims us as His own.