You are alert, brave, and strong on your foundation of faith in Jesus.

You are alert, brave, and strong on your foundation of faith in Jesus.

“Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong.” (1Cor 16:13)
“For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.” (1Cor 3:11)
“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.” (Eph 6:10)
“strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power, for all patience and longsuffering with joy” (Col 1:11)
“Watch [gregoreo] therefore, for you do not know what hour your Lord is coming.” (Matt 24:24)
“Be strong and of good courage, for to this people you shall divide as an inheritance the land which I swore to their fathers to give them.” (Josh 1:6)
“Only be strong and very courageous, that you may observe to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may prosper wherever you go.” (Josh 1:7)
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” (Josh 1:9)
“but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.” (Col 1:24)
“And He said to me, My grace [charis] is sufficient for you, for My strength [dunamis] is made perfect in weakness. Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power [dunamis] of Christ may rest upon me.” (2Cor 12:9)
“For our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit and in much assurance” (1Thes 1:5)
“And what I say to you, I say to all: Watch [gregoreo]!” (Mk 13:37)
“Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant [gregoreo] in it with thanksgiving” (Col 4:2)
“Therefore let us not sleep, as others do, but let us watch [gregoreo] and be sober [nepho].” (1Thes 5:6)
“But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious [sophroneo] and watchful [gregoreo] in your prayers.” (1Pet 4:7)
“Therefore gird up the loins of your mind [dianoia], be sober [nepho], and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ” (1Pet 1:13)
“Be sober, be vigilant [gregoreo]; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” (1Pet 5:8)
“Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid nor dismayed before the king of Assyria, nor before all the multitude that is with him; for there are more with us than with him.” (2Chr 32:7)
“Then Joshua said to them, Do not be afraid, nor be dismayed; be strong and of good courage, for thus the LORD will do to all your enemies against whom you fight.” (Josh 10:25)
Reading: 1Cor 16; 2Cor 1; Lk 2