For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now. And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit… For in this hope we were saved.—Romans 22-24 (ESV)
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.—Luke 2:11 (KJV)
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.—Hebrews 11:1 NIV
That energy is God’s energy, an energy deep within you.—Philippians 2:13 MSG
When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”—Luke 2:15 (NIV)
And she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.—Luke 2:7
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.—Romans 15:13 (NIV)
I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.—Romans 8:18 (NIV)
For his anger is but for a moment and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.—PSALM 30:5 (ESV)
Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift…—2 CORINTHIANS 9:15 (KJV)
But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for He has risen, as He said. Come, see the place where He lay.”—Matthew 28:5-6 (ESV)
“Take a guard,” Pilate answered. “Go, make the tomb as secure as you know how.”—Matthew 27:65 (NIV)
