Finding the Jesus Who Meets Us in Our Wrestling
Abby McDonald
“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin.” Hebrews 4:15 (NIV)
“Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.” Ephesians 5:15-16 (NIV)
“How happy is the one who does not walk in the advice of the wicked or stand in the pathway with sinners or sit in the company of mockers! Instead, his delight is in the LORD’s instruction, and he meditates on it day and night.” Psalm 1:1-2 (CSB)
“One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, 'Lord, teach us to pray …'” Luke 11:1 (NIV)
“And a voice from heaven said, ‘This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.'” Matthew 3:17 (NIV)
“No longer will there be a curse upon anything. For the throne of God and of the Lamb will be there, and his servants will worship him.” Revelation 22:3 (NLT)
“You have kept count of my tossings; put my tears in your bottle. Are they not in your book?” Psalm 56:8 (ESV)
“… I myself will be with you every day until the end of this present age.” Matthew 28:20b (CEB)
“You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last …” John 15:16 (NIV)
“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline." 2 Timothy 1:7 (NIV)
“Only let us hold true to what we have attained.” Philippians 3:16 (ESV)
“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin.” Hebrews 4:15 (NIV)
“The ravens brought him bread and meat in the morning and bread and meat in the evening ...” 1 Kings 17:6 (NIV)
“Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 5:16 (NASB1995)
“And he said, 'Hagar, servant of Sarai, where have you come from and where are you going?'” Genesis 16:8a (ESV)