The Oak Tree: “A strong commitment to lead theway, strength and durability to help others in growth.” PT 2

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 MSG

16-18 Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens. This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live.

Zephaniah 3:17 MSG

God Is Present Among You
16-17
Jerusalem will be told:� “Don’t be afraid.�Dear Zion,� don’t despair.�Your God is present among you,� a strong Warrior there to save you.�Happy to have you back, he’ll calm you with his love� and delight you with his songs.

Romans 12:12-13 MSG

11-13 Don’t burn out; keep yourselves fueled and aflame. Be alert servants of the Master, cheerfully expectant. Don’t quit in hard times; pray all the harder. Help needy Christians; be inventive in hospitality.

Psalm 94:19 MSG

16-19
Who stood up for me against the wicked?� Who took my side against evil workers?�If God hadn’t been there for me,� I never would have made it.�The minute I said, “I’m slipping, I’m falling,”� your love, God, took hold and held me fast.�When I was upset and beside myself,� you calmed me down and cheered me up.

Psalm 118:24-25 MSG

21-25
Thank you for responding to me;� you’ve truly become my salvation!�The stone the masons discarded as flawed� is now the capstone!�This is God’s work.� We rub our eyes—we can hardly believe it!�This is the very day God acted—� let’s celebrate and be festive!�Salvation now, God. Salvation now!� Oh yes, God—a free and full life!

Even if the fig tree does not blossom nor is there fruit on the vines; even if the olive harvest fails and the fields produce no food; even if there are no sheep in the fold nor any cattle in the stalls; yet I will rejoice in the Lord.

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