Bible verses supporting the message of being lifted up by God’s grace through Jesus Christ include:
Grace and Salvation
- Ephesians 2:4-6: “But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus.”
- Ephesians 2:8-9: “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.”
God Lifting Up the Humble
- 1 Peter 5:6: “Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s MIGHTY hand, that He may lift you up in due time.”
- James 4:10: “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up.”
- Psalm 30:1: “I will exalt you, Lord, for You lifted me out of the depth and did not let my enemies gloat over me.”
- Psalm 113:7-8: “He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap; Be seats them with princes, with the princes of His people.”
Strength and Support
- 2 Corinthians 12:9: “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.”
- Psalm 28:7: “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and He helps me.”
A WHISPER FROM HEAVEN!
📌Every divine input to our life is towards God’s purposes for us.
God Created and sent us to the earth; we got here and wandered away; He found us and carried us back home on His shoulders. Amazing!
Luke 15:1-5 contains the beginning of the Parable of the Lost Sheep in the Gospel of Luke.
Key Events in Luke 15:1-5 (NIV)
- The Crowd and the Complaint (Verses 1–2):
- The Question of the Shepherd (Verses 3–4):
- Jesus answers them with a parable.
- He asks what person with 100 sheep would not leave the 99 in the open country/wilderness to search for the single lost sheep until he finds it.
- Finding the Lost Sheep (Verse 5):
- When the shepherd finds the lost sheep, he joyfully places it on his shoulders.
>>The Lord CARRYING us?
O yes! He is for He knows our terrible situations in the world and so we need HEALING and COMFORT to stand, not to pamper or impress us. Have you experienced these?
Reflection: Is Heaven still rejoicing over you?
The Lord’s shoulders refers to all divine help, opportunities, resources and all the blessings given to enhance the believers salvation and destiny – hope you will not miss it in your lifetime!
The message? Nothing makes God happier over us than a repentant life lived for Him in holiness; for such fruits of the spirit share of His goodness and perfection, and populated His Kingdom… How is your life making Him happy today?
It is well.🙏🔥
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