Running of good courage, away from the body

“We are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord.” (2 Corinthians 5:8 RSV)

“For I am already on the point of being sacrificed; the time of my departure has come.” (2 Timothy 4:6 RSV)

“I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how I am constrained until it is accomplished!” (Luke 12:50 RSV)

“and after my skin has been thus destroyed, then from my flesh I shall see God,” (Job 19:26 RSV)

“15  But God will ransom my soul from the power of Sheol, for he will receive me. [Selah] 16 Be not afraid when one becomes rich, when the glory of his house increases.” (Psalms 49:15-16 RSV)

“And he said to him, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.”” (Luke 23:43 RSV)

“Father, I desire that they also, whom thou hast given me, may be with me where I am, to behold my glory which thou hast given me in thy love for me before the foundation of the world.” (John 17:24 RSV)

“And as they were stoning Stephen, he prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.”” (Acts 7:59 RSV)

“Let us, therefore, celebrate the festival, not with the old leaven, the leaven of malice and evil, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.” (1 Corinthians 5:8 RSV)

“My steps have held fast to thy paths, my feet have not slipped.” (Psalms 17:5 RSV)

“24 Thou dost guide me with thy counsel, and afterward thou wilt receive me to glory. 25 Whom have I in heaven but thee? And there is nothing upon earth that I desire besides thee. 26 My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion for ever.” (Psalms 73:24-26 RSV)

“14 I said to him, “Sir, you know.” And he said to me, “These are they who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. 15 Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve him day and night within his temple; and he who sits upon the throne will shelter them with his presence. 16 They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; the sun shall not strike them, nor any scorching heat. 17 For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd, and he will guide them to springs of living water; and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”” (Revelation 7:14-17 RSV)

“And I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord henceforth.” “Blessed indeed,” says the Spirit, “that they may rest from their labors, for their deeds follow them!”” (Revelation 14:13 RSV)

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Preceding:

Dark Times and Dry Places

The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong

Salvation and Righteousness

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Find also:

1. Those who fear him
2. Jehovah reigns! Let the earth rejoice!
3. Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God
4. As the Lord commanded Moses
5. A race not to swift, nor a battle to the strong
6. Every athlete exercises self control

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