17 Bible Verses That Remind us That God is in Control


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God is in control of absolutely everything. He is sovereign and in the driving seat of our lives. So have no fear! We are under His divine protection. Here are some verses that demonstrate God's power and God’s sovereignty:

1. Psalm 91:7

A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you. Psalm 91:7

A thousand may fall at your side,
ten thousand at your right hand,
but it will not come near you.

- Psalm 91:7

Remember: You are under God's protection! Continue to trust in the Lord.

2. Psalm 91:9-10

9 If you say, “The Lord is my refuge,” and you make the Most High your dwelling, 10 no harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent.  Psalm 91:9-10

9 If you say, “The Lord is my refuge,”
and you make the Most High your dwelling,
10 no harm will overtake you,
no disaster will come near your tent.

- Psalm 91:9-10

Remember: You are under God's divine protection. With God, disaster stays away

3. Isaiah 26:4

“Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal." Isaiah 26:4

"Trust in the Lord forever,
for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal."

- Isaiah 26:4

Remember: God is the eternal Rock that cannot be shaken! This is God's power.

4. Psalm 103:19

“The Lord has established his throne in heaven, and his kingdom rules over all." Psalm 103:19

"The Lord has established his throne in heaven,
and his kingdom rules over all."

- Psalm 103:19

Remember: The Lord is sovereign! There is eternal hope through Jesus - this promise of salvation.

5. Matthew 19:26

Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26

Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

- Matthew 19:26

Remember: What is impossible for man is possible for God! Let's walk in faith and hope growing closer to God.

6. Deuteronomy 10:17

“For the Lord your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great God, mighty and awesome, who shows no partiality and accepts no bribes." Deuteronomy 10:17

"For the Lord your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great God, mighty and awesome, who shows no partiality and accepts no bribes."

- Deuteronomy 10:17

Remember: God is Lord of all! There is no one that is in the same league as Him.

7. Jeremiah 10:12

“But God made the earth by his power; he founded the world by his wisdom and stretched out the heavens by his understanding." Jeremiah 10:12

"But God made the earth by his power;
he founded the world by his wisdom
and stretched out the heavens by his understanding."

- Jeremiah 10:12

Remember: God is in control! The very hairs of your head are all numbered; so therefore do not fear. Have hope in God's plans for you.

8. Matthew 10:29-31

29 Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care. 30 And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. 31 So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. Matthew 10:29-31

29 Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care. 30 And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. 31 So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.

- Matthew 10:29-31

Remember: Nothing happens without God's permission. Believe in God's care and protection for your life.

9. Psalm 121:1-4

“1 I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? 2 My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.  3 He will not let your foot slip— he who watches over you will not slumber; 4 indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep."  Psalm 121:1-4

"1 I lift up my eyes to the mountains—
where does my help come from?
2 My help comes from the Lord,
the Maker of heaven and earth.

3 He will not let your foot slip—
he who watches over you will not slumber;
4 indeed, he who watches over Israel
will neither slumber nor sleep."

- Psalm 121:1-4

Remember: God is always on the alert! Trust in His timing and provision.

10. Jeremiah 29:11

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.  Jeremiah 29:11

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

- Jeremiah 29:11

Remember: God watches over you always! Let's live a life of purpose and faith by reaffirming our hope through Scriptures.

11. Psalm 121:8

“the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore."  Psalm 121:8

"the Lord will watch over your coming and going
both now and forevermore."

- Psalm 121:8

Remember: The Lord is your protector! He is our Rock and our Stronghold.

12. 2 Samuel 22:31

“As for God, his way is perfect: The Lord’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him."  2 Samuel 22:31

"As for God, his way is perfect:
The Lord’s word is flawless;
he shields all who take refuge in him."

- 2 Samuel 22:31

Remember: God has prepared a perfect path for us!

13. Deuteronomy 31:8

“The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”  Deuteronomy 31:8

"The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”

- Deuteronomy 31:8

Remember: Don't be afraid! God is in control! Have confidence in the power and promises of God.

14. Proverbs 1:33

“but whoever listens to me will live in safety and be at ease, without fear of harm.” Proverbs 1:33

"but whoever listens to me will live in safety
and be at ease, without fear of harm.”

- Proverbs 1:33

Remember: Don't worry, God is in charge. Let's embrace God’s plan for our life and believe in God’s promises for us.

15. Psalm 66:7a

“He rules forever by his power, his eyes watch the nations—" Psalm 66:7a

"He rules forever by his power,
his eyes watch the nations—"

- Psalm 66:7a

Remember: The Lord rules everything with his power. This is the spiritual encouragement that strengthens our faith in Christ.

16. 1 Timothy 6:15-16

which God will bring about in his own time—God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords, 16 who alone is immortal and who lives in unapproachable light, whom no one has seen or can see. To him be honor and might forever. Amen. 1 Timothy 6:15

15 which God will bring about in his own time—God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords, 16 who alone is immortal and who lives in unapproachable light, whom no one has seen or can see. To him be honor and might forever. Amen.

- 1 Timothy 6:15-16

Remember: He is King of kings and Lord of lords! Let us find comfort from God’s Word.

17. Psalm 68:20

“Our God is a God who saves; from the Sovereign Lord comes escape from death." - Psalm 68:20

"Our God is a God who saves;
from the Sovereign Lord comes escape from death."

- Psalm 68:20

Remember: Our God is a God who saves! Let us find strength in God’s Word and eternal hope through Jesus.

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