God was his strength.
“But as for me, this secret has not been revealed to me because I have more wisdom than anyone living, but for our sakes who make known the interpretation to the king, and that you may know the thoughts of your heart.”
– Daniel 2:30
Not an accident! “Thus saith God the Lord, ‘He that created the heavens, and stretched them out; He that spread forth the earth, and that which cometh out of it; He that giveth breath unto the people upon it, and spirit to them that walk therein.’” – Isaiah 42:5
What he did was reprehensible. “Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land; for I will not leave you until I have done what I have spoken to you.” – Genesis 28:15 (NKJV)
You’ve got a lot to be thankful for. “But Hezekiah gave no return for the benefit he received, because his heart was proud; therefore wrath came on him and on Judah and Jerusalem.” – 2 Chronicles 32:25 NASB
Family first. “Children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.” – Psalm 127:3 KJV
Ever text the wrong person? “Curse not the king, no not in thy thought; and curse not the rich in thy bedchamber: for a bird of the air shall carry the voice, and that which hath wings shall tell the matter.” – Ecclesiastes 10:20
[1.John 4:10,11] Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.