Word of encouragement

Judges 17:7–8 (Contemporary English Version)"There was a young Levite from Bethlehem in Judah. He left Bethlehem to find another place to live. As he traveled, he came to Micah's house in the hill country of Ephraim."

2 Kings 14:6 (Contemporary English Version)"But he did not put the children of the murderers to death. He obeyed what was written in the Law of Moses: 'Parents must not be put to death for the sins of their children, and children must not be put to death for the sins of their parents. Each person is responsible for his own sins."

Judges 13:8–10 (Contemporary English Version)"Manoah prayed to the LORD, 'Please send the man of God back to us. We want him to tell us what to do for the boy who is going to be born.' The LORD answered Manoah's prayer..."

Numbers 14:5–8 (Contemporary English Version)"Moses and Aaron bowed down in front of all the people. Joshua and Caleb tore their clothes in sorrow and said, 'The land we explored is wonderful! If the LORD is pleased with us, He will lead us into that land. It is a land rich with milk and honey."

Daniel 4:17 (Contemporary English Version)"The Most High God rules over human kingdoms and gives them to anyone He chooses. He can even put the most humble person in charge."

Jonah 3:5–6 (Contemporary English Version)"Everyone in Nineveh believed God's message, and they set aside a time when they would not eat anything. Everyone dressed in sackcloth, from the least important to the most important. When the king heard what had happened, he got down from his throne, took off his royal robes, dressed in sackcloth, and sat in ashes."

Titus 2:11–13 (Contemporary English Version)"God has shown us how kind He is by coming to save all people. His kindness teaches us to turn away from ungodly living and sinful pleasures. It teaches us to live self-controlled, honest, and godly lives in this world, as we wait for the blessed hope and glorious return of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ."

Zechariah 5:1–4 (Contemporary English Version)"I looked up and saw a flying scroll. The angel asked, 'What do you see?' I answered, 'A flying scroll about thirty feet long and fifteen feet wide.' Then he said, 'This is the curse that is going out across the whole land...'"

3 John 1:11 (Contemporary English Version)"My dear friend, don't follow the bad example of others. Follow the good example instead. People who do good are God's children, but people who do evil don't really know God."

Amos 6:1 (Contemporary English Version)"Doom is coming to those who feel secure in Zion and think they are safe on Mount Samaria...’"

Micah 4:6 (Contemporary English Version)"The Lord says: ‘At that time I will bring together the lame and the outcasts, and all those I have afflicted.’"

Micah 4:5–7 (Contemporary English Version)"Other nations worship their own gods, but we will worship and obey the Lord our God forever and ever. The Lord says: On that day I will bring together the lame and the outcasts, those I have punished. They will become a strong nation, and I will rule them forever from Mount Zion."