The Sovereignty & Providence of God

Nothing lies outside God’s rule; he works all things according to the counsel of his will. We know that all things work together for good to those who love God. These verses steady the heart in God’s wise and loving control over every detail of life.

God's Rule — Psalms 103:19

Yahweh has established his throne in the heavens. His kingdom rules over all.

His Plans — Jeremiah 29:11

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.

Nothing Is Impossible — Luke 1:37

For everything spoken by God is possible.”

All Things for Good — Romans 8:28

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

God's Timing — Ecclesiastes 3:1

For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven:

Trusting His Control — Proverbs 16:9

A man’s heart plans his course, but Yahweh directs his steps.

God Reigns — Psalms 93:1

Yahweh reigns! He is clothed with majesty! Yahweh is armed with strength. The world also is established. It can’t be moved.

The Potter and the Clay — Isaiah 64:8

But now, Yahweh, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you our potter; and we all are the work of your hand.

His Purposes Stand — Isaiah 46:10

declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things that are not yet done; saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure;

God Works All Things — Ephesians 1:11

in whom also we were assigned an inheritance, having been foreordained according to the purpose of him who works all things after the counsel of his will;

The Lord Directs Our Steps — Proverbs 20:24

A man’s steps are from Yahweh; how then can man understand his way?

Our Times in His Hand — Psalms 31:15

My times are in your hand. Deliver me from the hand of my enemies, and from those who persecute me.