“Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal which is taking place to test you [that is, to test the quality of your faith], as though something strange or unusual were happening to you. But insofar as you are sharing Christ’s sufferings, keep on rejoicing, so that when His glory [filled with His radiance and splendor] is revealed, you may rejoice with great joy.” 1 Peter 4:12-13 AMP

“But He gives us more and more grace [through the power of the Holy Spirit to defy sin and live an obedient life that reflects both our faith and our gratitude for our salvation]. Therefore, it says, “GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD and HAUGHTY,BUT [continually] GIVES [the gift of] GRACE TO THE HUMBLE [who turn away from self-righteousness].” James 4:6 AMP

“For I am the LORD, I do not change [but remain faithful to My convenant with you]; that is why you, O sons of Jacob, have not come to an end.”  Malachi 3:6 AMP

Inasmuch then as we [believers] have a great High Priest who has [already ascended and] passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession [of faith and cling tenaciously to our absolute trust in Him as Savior]. For we do not have a High Priest who is unable to sympathize and understand our weaknesses and temptations, but One who has been tempted [knowing exactly how it feels to be human[ in every respect as we are, yet without [committing any] sin. Therefore let us [with privilege] approach the throne of grace [that is, the throne of God’s gracious favor] with confidence and without fear,…

“When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.” Proverbs 16:7 AMP

“May mercy and peace and love be multiplied to you [filing your heart with the spiritual well-being and serenity experienced by those who walk closely with God].” Jude 1:2 AMP

“So any person who knows what is right to do but does not do it, to him it is sin.” James 4:17 AMP

“For everyone born of God is victorious and overcomes the world; and this is the victory that has conquered and overcome the world- our [continuing, persistent] faith [in Jesus the Son of God].” 1 John 5:4 AMP

“Cast your burden on the LORD [release it] and He will sustain and uphold you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken (slip, fall ,fail).” Psalms 55:22 AMP

“Let us therefore make every effort to enter that rest [of God, to know and experience it for ourselves], so that no one will fall by following the same example of disobedience [as those who died in the wilderness].” Hebrews 4:11 AMP