God Is In Control

Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.

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

There are many plans in a man’s heart, but Yahweh’s counsel will prevail.

No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

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;

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.

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

Therefore don’t be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day’s own evil is sufficient.

Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid, neither be dismayed: for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.”

But our God is in the heavens. He does whatever he pleases.

Looking at them, Jesus said, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

Yahweh is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? Yahweh is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid?

Yahweh of Armies has sworn, saying, “Surely, as I have thought, so shall it happen; and as I have purposed, so shall it stand:

In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. — read the full passage →

that they may know from the rising of the sun, and from the west, that there is no one besides me. I am Yahweh, and there is no one else. — read the full passage →

For the kingdom is Yahweh’s. He is the ruler over the nations.

In the multitude of my thoughts within me, your comforts delight my soul.

The king’s heart is in Yahweh’s hand like the watercourses. He turns it wherever he desires.

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

I form the light, and create darkness. I make peace, and create calamity. I am Yahweh, who does all these things.

Yahweh has made everything for its own end— yes, even the wicked for the day of evil.

For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” says Yahweh. — read the full passage →

in whose hand is the life of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind?

He said to his disciples, “Therefore I tell you, don’t be anxious for your life, what you will eat, nor yet for your body, what you will wear. — read the full passage →

There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear has punishment. He who fears is not made perfect in love.

Cast your burden on Yahweh, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved.

When I saw him, I fell at his feet like a dead man. He laid his right hand on me, saying, “Don’t be afraid. I am the first and the last,

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time; — read the full passage →

“I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be restrained.

Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing. — read the full passage →

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”

Yours, Yahweh, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty! For all that is in the heavens and in the earth is yours. Yours is the kingdom, Yahweh, and you are exalted as head above all. — read the full passage →

which in its own times he will show, who is the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;

His Son is the radiance of his glory, the very image of his substance, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purified us of our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;

I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

and he said, “Yahweh, the God of our fathers, aren’t you God in heaven? Aren’t you ruler over all the kingdoms of the nations? Power and might are in your hand, so that no one is able to withstand you.

In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.

casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.

When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you.

As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save many people alive.

Whatever Yahweh pleased, that he has done, in heaven and in earth, in the seas and in all deeps;

Yours, Yahweh, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty! For all that is in the heavens and in the earth is yours. Yours is the kingdom, Yahweh, and you are exalted as head above all.

Behold, I am Yahweh, the God of all flesh: is there anything too hard for me?

Does the trumpet alarm sound in a city, without the people being afraid? Does evil happen to a city, and Yahweh hasn’t done it?

All the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing; and he does according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth; and no one can stay his hand, or ask him, What are you doing?

Yahweh is on my side. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? — read the full passage →

“Aren’t two sparrows sold for an assarion coin? Not one of them falls on the ground apart from your Father’s will,

Yahweh’s angel encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them.

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,

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

“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth.”

Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid or scared of them; for Yahweh your God himself is who goes with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you.”

The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from Yahweh.

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John, — read the full passage →

The earth is Yahweh’s, with its fullness; the world, and those who dwell therein.

Tell those who have a fearful heart, “Be strong. Don’t be afraid. Behold, your God will come with vengeance, God’s retribution. He will come and save you.

For Yahweh of Armies has planned, and who can stop it? His hand is stretched out, and who can turn it back?”

He changes the times and the seasons; he removes kings, and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to those who have understanding;

But now thus says Yahweh who created you, Jacob, and he who formed you, Israel: “Don’t be afraid, for I have redeemed you. I have called you by your name. You are mine.

for they all saw him, and were troubled. But he immediately spoke with them, and said to them, “Cheer up! It is I! Don’t be afraid.”

Who is he who says, and it comes to pass, when the Lord doesn’t command it?

For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, — read the full passage →

But Jesus, when he heard the message spoken, immediately said to the ruler of the synagogue, “Don’t be afraid, only believe.”

He rules by his might forever. His eyes watch the nations. Don’t let the rebellious rise up against him. Selah.

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; — read the full passage →

But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “Don’t fear what they fear, neither be troubled.”

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

I sought Yahweh, and he answered me, and delivered me from all my fears.

He will cover you with his feathers. Under his wings you will take refuge. His faithfulness is your shield and rampart.

For this cause, I remind you that you should stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands.

Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God.

Yahweh, your God, is in your midst, a mighty one who will save. He will rejoice over you with joy. He will calm you in his love. He will rejoice over you with singing.

Who has raised up one from the east? Who called him to his foot in righteousness? He hands over nations to him, and makes him rule over kings. He gives them like the dust to his sword, like the driven stubble to his bow.

My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen. — read the full passage →

By faith, we understand that the universe has been framed by the word of God, so that what is seen has not been made out of things which are visible.

For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I will know fully, even as I was also fully known.

“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.”

Jesus answered, “You would have no power at all against me, unless it were given to you from above. Therefore he who delivered me to you has greater sin.”

Let all the nations be gathered together, and let the peoples be assembled. Who among them can declare this, and show us former things? Let them bring their witnesses, that they may be justified; or let them hear, and say, “That is true.”

Thomas said to him, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going. How can we know the way?”

even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and without defect before him in love;

Jesus answered him, “You don’t know what I am doing now, but you will understand later.”

for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God;

Wait for Yahweh. Be strong, and let your heart take courage. Yes, wait for Yahweh.

Both riches and honor come from you, and you rule over all; and in your hand is power and might; and it is in your hand to make great, and to give strength to all.

Forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors.

All those whom the Father gives me will come to me. He who comes to me I will in no way throw out.

Then he answered and spoke to me, saying, “This is Yahweh’s word to Zerubbabel, saying, ‘Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says Yahweh of Armies.

The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Beroea. When they arrived, they went into the Jewish synagogue. — read the full passage →

But Yahweh sent out a great wind on the sea, and there was a mighty storm on the sea, so that the ship was likely to break up.

Let no man say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God,” for God can’t be tempted by evil, and he himself tempts no one.

He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. — read the full passage →

He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me.

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, to the saints who are at Ephesus, and the faithful in Christ Jesus: — read the full passage →

Or hasn’t the potter a right over the clay, from the same lump to make one part a vessel for honor, and another for dishonor?

that you should remember the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and the commandments of us, the apostles of the Lord and Savior: