“Most assuredly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain. He who loves his life will lose it, and he who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life. If anyone serves Me, let him follow Me; and where I am, there My servant will be also. If anyone serves Me, him My Father will honour” (John 12:24-26).
“…For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” (1 Samuel. 16:7b)
“Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying: ‘Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?’ Then I said, ‘Here am I! Send me’” (Isaiah 6:8).
Hebrews 12:1b-2a; 1 Corinthians 15:57 "' ...let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking into Jesus...;' 'But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.'"
"He who called you is faithful, who also will do it" (1 Thessalonians 5:24)
