Verse of the Day | August 18, 2024
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I have said these things to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.
And in a similar way, the Holy Spirit takes hold of us in our human frailty to empower us in our weakness.
The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.
But stay awake at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man.β
Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to do it. Do not say to your neighbour, βGo, and come again, tomorrow I will give itββwhen you have it with you.
He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?
But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.
I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me. I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say, βMy purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please.
He will command his angels concerning you to guard you carefully.
The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons.
You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come.
The Lord will grant that the enemies who rise up against you will be defeated before you. They will come at you from one direction but flee from you in seven.
Blessed be, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort,who comforts us in all our troubles.
But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.
You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places.