We are called to be patient and stand firm because the Lord’s coming is near. Then let’s not grumble or compromise in our words but let’s persevere in fighting the good fight knowing that God is using our sufferings and trials to grow and mature us to become more like Christ.

Jesus Christ made it possible for us to be in this world but not of this world. In fact, God has sovereignly placed us in certain positions and times so that His purpose would be fulfilled. Knowing this, let’s make every effort to bring glory to Him as we courageously echo the words of Esther who said, “If I perish, I perish.”

Money is a powerful thing – it can be a tool in the hands of our gracious God, or it can be a doorway to dangerous and evil things. Then may our hearts be captivated by the beauty of Christ today so that we would be made free to use money not for our own personal gains but for the glory of God and the blessings of others.

If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this and that. Then knowing that everything we have is a gift from God, let us live every moment of our lives for His glory – trusting that what He has willed for us is good.

We don’t have to be troubled in our hearts because Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life. Our destiny is secure because Jesus made a way where there was no way. Then let us faithfully continue the mission that He has given to the church with confidence and courage knowing that we are secure in His hands.

God alone is the Lawgiver and Judge over us – He alone is the One who is able to save and destroy. Then let’s stop slandering each other in light of who God is. Instead, let’s learn to speak the language of heaven – giving glory to the One who gave us mercy and giving grace to those around us.

There’s more grace in Christ than sin in us – and those who are humble in heart will receive this grace. Then let us humble ourselves before the Lord and submit to Him knowing that He will lift us up.

What ultimately causes us to fight and quarrel is not located outside but inside of us – we go to war with others because we don’t get what we want and because of our unsatisfied cravings. The only way to guard ourselves against this is to root ourselves in the gospel – we can love others because God first loved us.

Jesus Christ is the Prince of peace – the One who brings us shalom. Then knowing that our citizenship is secure with Him, let us live to bring peace and prosperity to the people around us. Let’s continue to immerse ourselves in the gospel truth so that we would have the power to live this way.

Jesus Christ is the wisdom of God sent from heaven to bring peace and reconciliation between God and us. Then as we cultivate and deepen our relationship with Him, may we live a life that honors the Lord and serves the people for this is how we grow in wisdom that comes from heaven.

The words out of our mouths may seem inconsequential, but they have the power to bring life or death to the people around us. Then knowing that our tongues speak what the heart is full of, let’s soak ourselves with the Word of God so that our words may always reflect this life-giving gospel truth.

Saving faith in our hearts is evident in the fruit of our lives. Then knowing that works fueled by shuddering do not bring honor to God, let us endeavor to work out of our love for Him as we anchor ourselves to the gospel for it will empower us to live for His glory.

We must not show favouritism because our faith is in Jesus Christ our Lord of glory. Then let us strive to become a community of mercy and love knowing that this is how we honor the One who gave up everything for us.

Authentic faith not only hears the Word but obeys it, authentic faith transforms every aspect of our lives including our tongues, and authentic faith propels us to move outward – compassionately serving the people in need. This is the kind of faith we’re called to display when we experience the grace of God.

We are called to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry for this is what it means to live a life that is fit for the Kingdom of God. This can be achieved when we put away our sins and humbly accept the Word as God refines and transforms us accordingly. Then let us immerse ourselves in the Word.

Every trial is also a temptation because every trial is an opportunity to grow or an occasion to sin. Therefore, we must fix our eyes on the Giver – to be completely satisfied by the Lord so that we wouldn’t want anything else occupying our hearts.

If we want to cultivate a spiritually healthy family, we must be God-centred, Word-centred, and gospel-centred. This is the call given to all of us. Then let us intentionally invest our time and effort in the next generation so that they too will love the Lord who we love with all our heart, soul, and strength.

“Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love Him” (Jam. 1:12). Then let us keep eternity in our hearts as we turn our eyes to Christ – the Author and Perfecter of our faith.

Wisdom is the ability to perceive the purpose of God and carry out the will of God in the midst of our trials. James tells us that if we lack this wisdom, we should ask God because He is generous and eager to provide. Then let’s ask Him for this wisdom so that our trials make us, not break us.

We are called to consider our trials pure joy because God is testing our faith, producing perseverance, and maturing us through our trials. Then as we consider the One who endured the cross for our sake, let us stand firm and find comfort in the One who promises to be in the fire with us.