“This is what the Lord says, he who made the earth, the Lord who formed it and established it—the Lord is his name: ‘Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.’ Jeremiah 33:2-3, NLT
Promises
the kingdom of heaven
“So you, too, must keep watch! For you do not know the day or hour of my return. Matthew 25:13, NLT
He gives
He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless. Isaiah 40:29, NLT
He gives mercy to all
O Lord, you are so good, so ready to forgive, so full of unfailing love for all who ask for your help. Psalm 86:5, NLT
in the hands of God
He never sinned, nor ever deceived anyone. He did not retaliate when he was insulted, nor threaten revenge when he suffered. He left his case in the hands of God, who always judges fairly. 1 Peter 2:22–23, NLT
at the proper time
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up Galatians 6:9, NIV