But Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” -Luke 18: 16 & 17, NIV
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Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold. -Matthew 24:12, NIV This is what the Lord says: “Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool. Where is the house you will build for me? Where will my resting place be? Has not my hand made all these things, and so they came into being?” declares the Lord. These are the ones I look on with favor: those who are humble and contrite in spirit,and who tremble at my word. -Isaiah 66:1 & 2, NIV Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. –Deuteronomy 6:5, NIV It’s easy to say, “I love God”…But do we really mean it?
When Jesus reached the spot, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay at your house today.” –Luke 19:5, NIV 2011, emphasis mine For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. –Romans 8:38 & 39, NIV 2010 You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments. –Exodus 20:5 & 6, NIV 2010 Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done. –Luke 22:42, NIV 2010 But now, O Jacob, listen to the Lord who created you. O Israel, the one who formed you says, Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mine. –Isaiah 43:1, NLT |
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