Posts Tagged ‘ Sovereignty ’

VerseD: 1 Corinthians 10:13

No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to humanity. God is faithful, and He will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation He will also provide a way of escape so that you are able to bear it.

1 Corinthians 10:13, HCSB

Joy and peace are found in Christ alone, finding these in the midst of temptations and struggles in knowing the He is the faithful one who is working in us by the Holy Spirit.

VerseD: Ephesians 4:32

And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ.

Ephesians 4:32, HCSB

Joy and peace are found in Christ alone, and we should be spreading that joy and peace through His redeemed Church and then to the world.

VerseD: Matthew 6:25

“This is why I tell you: Don’t worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Isn’t life more than food and the body more than clothing?”

Matthew 6:25, HCSB

Joy and peace are found in Christ alone, and it is easier to not be anxious about daily needs when our faith is in our Creator and Savior who provides all things for us, including salvation and eternal life.

VerseD: Jeremiah 31:25

“for I satisfy the thirsty person and feed all those who are weak.”

Jeremiah 31:25, HCSB

Joy and peace come through Christ alone, for God provides all our needs through Him, especially our spiritual thirst and hunger. He is our greatest need, and we can trust Him.

VerseD: Matthew 7:14

How narrow is the gate and difficult the road that leads to life, and few find it.

Matthew 7:14, HCSB

Joy and peace are found in Christ alone, and living in love and obedience to Christ rather than our own desires and will makes it difficult for many to find His joy and peace.

VerseD: Proverbs 19:21

Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the Lord’s decree will prevail.

Proverbs 19:21, HCSB

Joy and peace are found in knowing Christ is sovereign over all, not surprised by anything butbactively in control, that salvation is found in Him alone, and that He is renewing all things.

VerseD: Philippians 4:7

And the peace of God, which surpasses every thought, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:7, HCSB

Joy and peace are found in Christ alone, having His sovereign power over every part of life, thoughts, and emotions.

VerseD: Luke 19:38

The King who comes in the name of the Lord is the blessed One. Peace in heaven and glory in the highest heaven!

Luke 19:38, HCSB

God comforts and protects us, our heavenly King who gives peace through His sovereignty and power over all things.

VerseD: Isaiah 7:14

Therefore, the Lord himself will give you a sign: See, the virgin will conceive, have a son, and name him Immanuel.

Isaiah 7:14, CSB

We find hope and peace knowing God prepared for our salvation centuries before Jesus came, even from before the foundation of the world, that He would be with us.

VerseD: Jeremiah 33:14

“Look, the days are coming” — this is the  Lord’s declaration — “when I will fulfill the good promise that I have spoken concerning the house of Israel and the house of Judah.”

Jeremiah 33:14, CSB

There is hope and peace in knowing God not only knew He was bringing salvation but was planning it and making it happen. He is in control.