“I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint.” (Heb. 31:25 NIV)

“The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul.” (Psalm 19:7 NIV)

 “Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil. It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to your bones.” (Prov. 3:7-8 ESV)

“Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.” (Acts 3:19 NIV)

“You gave abundant showers, O God; you refreshed your weary inheritance.” (Psalm 68:9 NIV)

And you can also refresh others

“A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” (Prov. 11:29 NIV)

 “Put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.” (Eph. 4:24 NIV)

 Two ways to be like God

1. True righteousness

“God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.” (2 Cor. 5:21 NIV)

“I delight greatly in the Lord; my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of his righteousness, as a bridegroom adorns his head like a priest, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.” (Isaiah 61:10 NIV)

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” (Matt. 5:6 NIV)

2. Holiness

 “Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.” (2 Cor. 7:1 NIV)

“Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.” (Heb 12:14 NIV)

“But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.” (1 Peter 1:15-16 NIV)

“For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love.” (2 Peter 1:5-7)

Seven things to add to your Faith

1. Goodness: “Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.” (Psalm 37:3 NIV)

2. Knowledge: “The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, for the ears of the wise seek it out.” (Prov. 18:15 NIV)

3. Self control: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” (Gal. 5:22:23 NASB)

4. Perseverance: “Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.” (James 1:12 NIV)

5. Godliness: “His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.” (2 Peter 1:3 NIV)

6. Mutual affection: “Be devoted to each other with mutual affection. Excel at showing respect for each other. (Rom. 12:10 ISV)

7. Love: Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” (1 Cor. 14:4-7 NIV)

"Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD forever.” (Psalm 23:6 ESV)

I heard someone say, “I have two Angels following me and I know both their names. One is called Goodness and the other is called Mercy.”

Verses about Goodness

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” (Gal. 5:22-23 NIV)

“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” (Rom. 12:21 NIV)

“For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love.” (2 Peter 1:5-7)

Verses about mercy

“Remember, Lord, your great mercy and love, for they are from of old. Do not remember the sins of my youth and my rebellious ways; according to your love remember me, for you, Lord, are good.” (Psalm 25:6-7 NIV)

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” (1 Peter 1:3 NIV)

“Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” (Heb. 4:16 NIV)

“But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy.” (Eph. 2:4 NIV)

“Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.” (Luke 6:36 NIV)

Jesus replied, ‘You are in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God.’” (Matt. 22:29 NIV)

"Jesus said you can avoid errors by knowing two things: The Scriptures and the Power of God.

1. THE SCRIPTURES: The Word of God of both Old and New Testaments.

It is able to make you wise

“And how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.” (2 Tim. 3:15 NIV)

It is God-breathed and useful

“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness.” (2 Tim. 3:16 NIV)

“But Scripture has locked up everything under the control of sin, so that what was promised, being given through faith in Jesus Christ, might be given to those who believe.” (Gal. 3:22 NIV)

Jesus placed His seal of approval on the Scriptures

“Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.” (Matt. 5:17 NIV)

2. THE POWER OF GOD: Jesus as the God-Man demonstrated both the intrinsic and derived aspects of power. He proclaimed his power and authority as derived from the Father (John 5:27; 17.2; 5:16-23) He also demonstrated that his power was derived from his authority as the Son of Man and that the two were an inseparable testimony to his divine nature (Matt. 9:6-7; Luke 4:36; 9:1)

Greatness of the power of God

“But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, so that the surpassing greatness of the power will be of God and not from ourselves.” (3 Cor. 4:7 NASB)

Surpassing greatness of His power

“And what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of the strength of His might which He brought about in Christ, when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come.” (Eph. 1:19-21 NASB)

The gospel is the power of God

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.” (Rom. 2:16 NASB)

“For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” (1 Cor. 1:18 NASB)

God gives us power, love and self discipline

“For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.”

(2 Tim. 1:7 NLT)

 “But you, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.” (Psalm 86:15 ESV)

Psalms 136 proclaims that “God’s steadfast love endures forever” 26 times!

His steadfast love never ceases

“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” (Lam. 22:23 ESV)

He faithfully keeps covenant and steadfast love

“Know therefore that the LORD your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations.” (Deut. 7:9 ESV)

“Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.” (1 Tim. 1:17 NIV)

According to this verse, He is:

• King: A person or thing that is more important than all others. Ruler, sovereign, monarch, crowned head, emperor, prince, potentate, lord.

• Eternal: lasting or existing forever; without end or beginning. Everlasting, never ending, endless, perpetual, undying, immortal, abiding, permanent, enduring, infinite, boundless, timeless.

• Immortal: living forever; never dying or decaying. Deathless, eternal, everlasting, never-ending, endless, lasting, ceaseless, imperishable, indestructible, inextinguishable, immutable, perpetual, permanent, unfading.
• The only God: No one or nothing more besides Him; solely, exclusively. Solitary, lone, unique, exclusive, just one.

And according to this verse He deserves…

• Honor: high respect; esteem. Distinction, recognition, privilege, glory, kudos, cachet, prestige, merit, credit, importance, illustriousness, notability, respect, esteem, approbation.
• Glory: high renown or honor won by notable achievements. Renown, fame, prestige, honor, distinction, eminence, acclaim, praise, celebrity, recognition, reputation.
• For ever and ever: For now and all time in the future: Continuing without stopping.  Continuous, forever, permanent.
•  Amen: to take care, to be faithful, reliable or established, or to believe someone or something. “The promises of God are Amen” i.e., they are all true and sure. (2 Cor. 1:20)

“You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being." (Rev. 4:11 NIV)

“Your love, Lord, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies. Your righteousness is like the highest mountains, your justice like the great deep. You, Lord, preserve both people and animals.” (Psalms 36:5-6 NIV)

 He created them

“So God created the great sea creatures and every living creature that moves, with which the waters swarm, according to their kinds, and every winged bird according to its kind. And God saw that it was good.” (Gen. 2:21 ESV)

They are His

“For every beast of the forest is mine, the cattle on a thousand hills. I know all the birds of the hills, and all that moves in the field is mine. “If I were hungry, I would not tell you, for the world and its fullness are mine. (Psalms 50:10-12 ESV)

He is good to them

“The Lord is good to all, and his mercy is over all that he has made.” (Psalm 149:9 ESV)

He feeds them

“He gives to the beasts their food, and to the young ravens that cry.” (Psalm 147:9 ESV)

“Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?” (Matt. 6:26 ESV)

“Consider the ravens: they neither sow nor reap, they have neither storehouse nor barn, and yet God feeds them. Of how much more value are you than the birds.” (Luke 12:24 ESV)

And you should be kind to them

“Whoever is righteous has regard for the life of his beast, but the mercy of the wicked is cruel.” (Prov. 12:10 ESV)

 Animals are included in the future 

 "The wolf shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the young goat, and the calf and the lion and the fattened calf together; and a little child shall lead them. The cow and the bear shall graze; their young shall lie down together; and the lion shall eat straw like the ox. The nursing child shall play over the hole of the cobra, and the weaned child shall put his hand on the adder's den. They shall not hurt or destroy in all my holy mountain; for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the sea." (Isaiah 11:6-9 ESV)

They will all praise God  

 "And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying, “To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever!” (Rev. 5:13 ESV)

"Praise the Lord from the earth, you great sea creatures and all deeps, fire and hail, snow and mist, stormy wind fulfilling his word! Mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars! Beasts and all livestock, creeping things and flying birds! Kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all rulers of the earth!" (Psalms 147:7-12 ESV)

“For he will order his angels to protect you wherever you go.” (Psalm 91:11 NLT)

He guards your going out and your coming in

“The LORD will guard your going out and your coming in From this time forth and forever.” (Psalm 131:8 NASB)

He dwells in uttermost parts

“If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there your hand shall lead me, and your right hand shall hold me.” (Psalms 239:9-10 ESV)

His faithfulness shields you

“He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day.” (Psalms 91:415 NIV)