The key to living out the secret of contentment is treasuring Christ above all things.
Jesus preserves His people, even in the most severe challenges and trials.
True strength is not found in ourselves, but in our dependence upon Christ, the perfect priest/king.
To welcome means to receive with gladness, with longing and anticipation, and to treat as a brother or sister in the family.
Christ's welcome brings the dead to life, gives strength to the weak, and hope to the desperate.
Comfort is found not in the successes or prestige of this world, but as we encounter the crucified and risen Christ in our weakness.
We as God's people are so securely guided with Christ as our head that there is no doubt of God's graciousness towards us, even in times of deep distress.
We should live with respect for human life because of our respect for God and the gospel message of life.
