Deuteronomy 32.11 He was like an eagle hovering over its nest, overshadowing its young, Then spreading its wings, lifting them into the air, teaching them to fly.
2 Timothy 1.13-14 Keep at your work, exactly as set out for you. It's as sound as the day your first heard it. Guard this precious thing placed in your custody by the Holy Spirit who works in you.
Ephesians 1.17-19 I do more than thank. I ask - ask God that you see the utter extravagance of his work in us who trust him - endless energy, boundless strength!
2 Corinthians 4.16 We're not giving up. How could we! Even though on the outside it often looks like things are falling apart on us, on the inside, where God is making new life, not a day goes by without his unfolding grace.
Luke 8.40,48,50 On his return, Jesus was welcomed by a crowd. They were all there, expecting him. "You took a risk trusting me, and now you're healed and whole. Live well, live blessed! Don't be upset. Just trust me and everything will be alright."
Luke 7.1-10,16,22-23 (MSG) A Roman captain sent messengers to ask Jesus to heal his servant. "Master, just give the order and my servant will get well." Jesus was taken aback by this simple trust, and when the messengers got back home, they found the servant up and well. The people gratefully called out, "God is back, looking to the needs of his people!"
Jesus answered,
"The blind see, The lame walk, Lepers are cleansed, The deaf hear, The dead are raised, The wretched of the earth have God's salvation hospitality extended to them.
Is this what you were expecting? Then count yourselves fortunate!"