Jesus, having been exalted by the Father, is filled with joy for all the blessings he has received, and now he is intent on reigning until all his enemies are put under his feet.

Cheerful, generous, and sacrificial giving for the cause of the gospel is for our eternal good.

Through faith in Jesus Christ we are called to stand firm by pursuing harmony with our brothers and sisters, by rejoicing and trusting in God's care, and by right thinking and living, which all leads to experiencing the peace of God, even in hard circumstances.

God calls his children to press on toward greater Christian miaturity, aiming our hearts and lives toward heaven.

Christians are commanded to rejoice in Christ

The God who rules over nations and nature is with us and for us, so come what may we have nothing to fear.

Sin's taste is bitter because it leads to death, but all who believe the gospel enjoy the sweet taste of eternal life that is theirs through Christ Jesus.

Eternal life is found only through willing submission to the divine authority of Jesus Christ, our great high priest.

We must run the race with endurance, with persevering faith if we're to make it safely into His kingdom.