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John 3:9-21 "For God did not send his son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. " John 3:17 Jesus' invitation to believe in Him in verse 16 is followed by these, "For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. " Instead of being agents of condemnation, we should be ambassadors of God's love and mercy.

1 Peter 5:8-10 "Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of suffering ". 1 Peter 5:9. Paul urged Timothy to run from evil, and Peter likewise warned, ".... Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith... " None of us is immune to temptation. We can get prepared by having a strong faith in God, which can be further strengthened through prayers. When we stand "firm in the faith " we'll know when to turn to Him.

John 14:15-21 "I will not leave you as orphans, I will come to you. " John 14:18 In our life's journey, we would face joys and sorrows, conflict and loss. Many a time, we would not be able to see a clear road. However, as followers, we do not face this journey alone. The Scriptures reminds us of the constant presence of God. He will never leave us. Jesus, after promising to send the Holy Spirit, told His disciples, "I will not leave you as orphans, I will come to you. " The challenges and opportunities we face on our journey can be met confidently, for God has promised us His never failing presence.

Proverbs 16:1-9 "Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. " Proverbs 16:3. When we make plans and follow our dreams, God empowers us to succeed. From the most ordinary to the greatest challenges, we can trust in the Lord, who "works out everything to its proper end." Every action can become an expression of our worship, a sacrificial gift to honour the Lord, as He watches.

Psalm 34:15-22 "The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous. " Psalm 34:15 David explained, "The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are attentive to their cry. " He wrote when the righteous calls for His help, "The Lord hears them, he delivers them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the broken hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. " God hears the cries of those who trust Him. He is near to help in our greatest times of need.

Revelation 1:9-18 Then he placed his right hand on me and said, "Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last. " Revelation 1:17. John was exiled to the island of Patmos for preaching the gospel. There he heard "a loud voice like a trumpet. " This was followed by a vision of the Lord Himself, and John "fell at his feet as though dead. " But in that frightening moment, he received comfort and courage. John wrote, "He placed his right hand on me and said, "Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last. " God takes us out of our comfort zone to show us new things, to stretch us, to help us grow. But He also brings courage to go through every situation. He won't leave us alone in our trials.

Luke 8:40-48 Then he said to her, "Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace. " Luke 8:48 We may experience pain that feels endless, situations that appear hopeless, or waiting that seems unbearable. We may face situations when the odds against us are stacked high. We may not experience the healing we long for as we continue trusting Christ. But even then, Jesus invites us to keep reaching for Him, to trust Him and never give up hope, and to believe He is able, always trustworthy, and within reach.