Psalm 147:11 (NLT)
11 No, the Lord’s delight is in those who fear* him, those who put their hope in his unfailing love.
John 1:16 (NLT)
16 From his abundance we have all received one gracious blessing after another [or received the grace of Christ rather than the grace of the law].
2 Timothy 4:2 (NLT)
2 Preach the word of God. Be prepared, whether the time is favorable or not. Patiently correct, rebuke, and encourage your people with good teaching.
Acts 2:46-47 (NLT)
46 They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity — 47 all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were being saved.
And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were being saved, those who put their hope in his unfailing love, those who received the grace of Christ rather than the grace of the law, those who encouraged with good teaching.
Sounds like real life to me.
*Robert B. Strimple says, “There is the convergence of awe, reverence, adoration, honor, worship, confidence, thankfulness, love, and, yes, fear.” Thanks Google.
