My Favorite Verses

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“I sought the Lord, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears” (Psa. 34:44I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. (Psalm 34:4)).
“The blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich, and He addeth no sorrow with it” (Prov. 10:2222The blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it. (Proverbs 10:22)).
“Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool” (Isa. 1:1818Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. (Isaiah 1:18)).
I hope you like my favorite Bible verses; they are really great! Of course, there are many more wonderful verses to be read in God’s Word-the Bible. Some tell how you may be saved from the consequences of sin against God, which is far more serious than anything that may happen in human relationships. Nothing can please God without faith and belief in His Son, Jesus Christ. The Word clearly states that “without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him” (Heb. 11:66But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. (Hebrews 11:6)).
Even as a child I knew that I had sinned, and I was told that if I wanted God’s forgiveness, I had to trust Him, trusting in my heart that Jesus had taken upon Himself the punishment which I deserved. I was assured that I would then be forgiven, that I would be received into God’s family, and that He would always take care of me.
I said, “Yes, Lord! I want to be forgiven right now and be on the safe side.” In that minute the Lord Jesus came into my heart.
It was as simple as that. It is so simple that a child can receive the Savior in faith, for, after all, that is what God wants: simple faith and trust in Jesus.
Now that I am older, I am very glad that this matter is all settled. I have discovered that as we get older we want to figure things out our way. However, we just cannot reason out the things of God. It cannot be done through reason and understanding. You must take salvation just as He says: “By grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast” (Eph. 2:8-98For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9Not of works, lest any man should boast. (Ephesians 2:8‑9)).
I have had many ups and downs in my life. Sometimes I thought God was too rough with me. I have experienced sickness, sorrow and depression. I have been through it all, and I know what life is. Being a Christian does not mean being free from trouble! The Lord Himself tells us in John 16:3333These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. (John 16:33), “In the world ye shall have tribulation.” But read the rest of that verse: “But be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”
Yes, the Christian life is a wonderful life! God has a purpose and program for your life and mine. If we will follow it, we will enjoy a happiness that those without the Lord Jesus can never understand.
I hope you get the idea, friend. He will be as good to you as He has been to me!