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hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful
men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.” (Hebrews 12:2-3)
“Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the
Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his
understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases
the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble
and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar
on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be
faint.” (Isaiah 41:28-31)
“Though they plot evil against you and devise wicked schemes, they cannot
succeed; for you will make them turn their backs when you aim at them with drawn
bow. Be exalted, O LORD, in your strength; we will sing and praise your might.”
(Psalm 21:11-13)
“Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of
evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward
in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”
(Matthew 5:11-12)
“But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before
God. To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an
example, that you should follow in his steps.” (1 Peter 2:20-21)
“You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see
the deliverance the LORD will bring you, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be
afraid; do not be discouraged. Go out to face them tomorrow, and the LORD will
be with you.” (2 Chronicles 20:17)
“This is what the LORD says to you: Do not be afraid or discouraged because of
this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s.” (2 Chronicles 20:15)
“As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield
for all who take refuge in him. For who is God beside the LORD? And who is the
Rock except our God? It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way
perfect. He makes my feet like the feet of a deer; he enables me to stand on the
heights.” (2 Samuel 22:31-34)
“Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give
yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the
Lord is not in vain.” (1 Corinthians 15:58)
“Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring
you today.” (Exodus 14:13)