When the day of Pentecost had come, the disciples were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. - Acts 21:1-2

Then he led them out as far as Bethany, and, lifting up his hands, he blessed them. While he was blessing them, he withdrew from them and was carried up into heaven. - Luke 24:50-51

I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. ~ John 13:34-35

The Lord is my shepherd. Psalm 23:1

When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord; you know that I love you." Jesus said to him, "Feed my lambs." - John 21:15

Do not remember the former things,
or consider the things of old.

I am about to do a new thing;
now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?

I will make a way in the wilderness
and rivers in the desert. ~Isaiah 43: 19-21

For you have been my helper, and under the shadow of your wings I will rejoice. ~ Psalm 63:7

How often have I desired to gather your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing! Luke 13:24

“You are my refuge and my stronghold, my God in whom I put my trust.” Psalm 91:2

“Since it is by God’s mercy that we are engaged in this ministry, we do not lose heart.” 2 Corinthians 4:2

Happy are they who have not walked in the counsel of the wicked,
   nor lingered in the way of sinners,
   nor sat in the seats of the scornful! ~Psalm 1:1

Put out into the deep water and let down your nets for a catch. ~Luke 5:4

[M]y eyes have seen your salvation,
which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples,
a light for revelation to the Gentiles
and for glory to your people Israel.
~Luke 2:30-32

Who is my neighbor? ~Luke 10:37

"You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased." Luke 3:22

"When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy.” Matthew 2:10

"Lord, you have been our dwelling-place in all generations.” Psalm 90:1

"My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.” Luke 1:46-47

Surely God is my salvation. ~Isaiah 12:2a

There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea and the waves. ~ Luke 21:25