COVENANT OF PEACE BETWEEN ISAAC AND ABIMELECH
August 18, 2026Later, Abimelech came to Isaac from Gerar, with Ahuzzath his adviser and Phicol the commander of his army. “Why have you come to me?” Isaac asked them. “You hated me and sent me away.” “We can plainly see that the LORD has been with you,” they replied. “We recommend that there should now be an oath between us and you. Let us make a covenant with you that you will not harm us, just as we have not harmed you but have done only good to you, sending you on your way in peaceH7695. And now you are blessed by…
GOD’S COVENANT WITH ABRAM
Then the LORD said to Abram, “Know for certain that your descendants will be strangers in a land that is not their own, and they will be enslaved and mistreated four hundred years. But I will judge the nation they…
JOY IN THE LIGHT OF HIS GLORY
Now to the One who can keep you upright and plant you firmly in His presence— clean, unmarked, and joyfulG20 in the light of His glory— to the one and only God, our Savior, through Jesus the Anointed our Lord,…
THE GREAT JOY OF SPIRITUAL CHILDREN
The elder, To the beloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth: Beloved, I pray that in every way you may prosper and enjoy good health, as your soul also prospers. For I was overjoyedG5463 when the brothers came and…
REJOICE TO SHARE IN CHRIST’S SUFFERINGS
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoiceG5463 that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyedG21 at the…
INEXPRESSIBLE JOY
Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoiceG21 with an inexpressibleG412 and glorious joy,G5479 now that you are receiving the goal of your faith, the…
JOY INEXPRESSIBLE
Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoiceG21 with an inexpressible and glorious joyG5479 . . . 1 Peter 1:8
COUNT IT ALL JOY
James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes of the Dispersion G1290:Greetings. Consider it pure joy G5479, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of…
BE A JOY TO YOUR LEADERS
Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joyG5479 and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage…
JOYFUL ACCEPTANCE
Remember the early days that you were in the light. In those days, you endured a great conflict in the face of suffering. Sometimes you were publicly exposed to ridicule and persecution; at other times you were partners with those…
JOY AND THANKFULNESS NO MATTER WHAT
Dedicated to Betsy Hall, Elizabeth Polson, Becky Slade, Kitty Huber, and Sandra Tarno RejoiceG5463 always and delight in your faith; be unceasing and persistent in prayer; in every situation [no matter what the circumstances] be thankful and continually give thanks…