“…as he is so also are we in this world.” (1 John 4:17b ESV)

What Jesus said he came to do

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”

Therefore 

“Whoever claims to abide in Him must walk as Jesus walked.” (1 John 2:6 ESV)

“Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because I am going to the Father. Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it.” (John 14:12-14 ESV)

Short but powerful promise

“Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, …

Therefore

…and he will repay him for his deed.” (Prov. 19:17)

Short but powerful promise

“No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man…

Therefore

…God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.” (1 Cor. 10:13)

Short but powerful promise

“He gives power to the faint, and …

Therefore

… to him who has no might he increases strength.” (Isa. 40:29)

“Blessed are those who mourn,”

Therefore

“for they shall be comforted.” (Matt 5:4)

Short but powerful promise

“And after you have suffered a little while,”

Therefore

“the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.” (1 Peter 5:10)

Short but powerful promise

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, …”

Therefore

“…for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” (Josh 1:9)

Short but powerful promise

“Godly sorrow brings repentance…”

Therefore

…that leads to salvation and leaves no regret,” (2 Cor. 7:10)

Short but powerful promise

“And call upon me in the day of trouble;”

Therefore

“I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me.” (Psalm 50:15)