100 Bible Verses About Providence
Bible verses about Providence
Delve into the heart of God's Providence through these carefully selected scriptures. Understanding Providence isn't just about knowing God can intervene; it's about recognizing His constant, loving presence weaving through every detail of our lives. It's about finding peace in knowing He is working all things together for good, even when we can't see the full picture. Let these verses illuminate the profound truth that you are held securely in His hands, guided by His wisdom, and cherished by His unwavering love. Discover the comfort and strength that comes from trusting in a God who actively cares for His creation and orchestrates our paths.
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Numbers 23:20 (KJV)
Behold, I have received commandment to bless: and he hath blessed; and I cannot reverse it.
God's Guiding Hand: Exploring Bible Providence
And blessed be thy advice, and blessed be thou, which hast kept me this day from coming to shed blood, and from avenging myself with mine own hand.
And Saul said, Blessed be ye of the Lord; for ye have compassion on me.
He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the Lord.
As birds flying, so will the Lord of hosts defend Jerusalem; defending also he will deliver it; and passing over he will preserve it.
And now, behold, we are in thine hand: as it seemeth good and right unto thee to do unto us, do.
According to the lot shall the possession thereof be divided between many and few.
Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and thy dominion endureth throughout all generations.
For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother’s womb.
Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto their desired haven.
But our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased.
Thou didst cause judgment to be heard from heaven; the earth feared, and was still,
The Lord preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me.
The great temptations which thine eyes have seen, the signs, and those great miracles:
Behold now, this city is near to flee unto, and it is a little one: Oh, let me escape thither, (is it not a little one?) and my soul shall live.
God understandeth the way thereof, and he knoweth the place thereof.
He is thy praise, and he is thy God, that hath done for thee these great and terrible things, which thine eyes have seen.
For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O Lord, thou knowest it altogether.
For he shall not much remember the days of his life; because God answereth him in the joy of his heart.
I know, O Lord, that thy judgments are right, and that thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me.
Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: thou hast established the earth, and it abideth.
And what can David say more unto thee? for thou, Lord God, knowest thy servant.
And Joseph found grace in his sight, and he served him: and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand.
Of the Rock that begat thee thou art unmindful, and hast forgotten God that formed thee.
Also by watering he wearieth the thick cloud: he scattereth his bright cloud:
Behold now, thy servant hath found grace in thy sight, and thou hast magnified thy mercy, which thou hast shewed unto me in saving my life; and I cannot escape to the mountain, lest some evil take me, and I die:
And David said to Abigail, Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, which sent thee this day to meet me:
And let it be, when these signs are come unto thee, that thou do as occasion serve thee; for God is with thee.
So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.
And God stirred him up another adversary, Rezon the son of Eliadah, which fled from his lord Hadadezer king of Zobah:
Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the Lord his God:
Therefore now flee thou to thy place: I thought to promote thee unto great honour; but, lo, the Lord hath kept thee back from honour.
And Mordecai walked every day before the court of the women’s house, to know how Esther did, and what should become of her.
Thy righteousness is like the great mountains; thy judgments are a great deep: O Lord, thou preservest man and beast.
O Lord, thou art my God; I will exalt thee, I will praise thy name; for thou hast done wonderful things; thy counsels of old are faithfulness and truth.
He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints.
But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee.
The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the Lord.
He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.
For in the multitude of dreams and many words there are also divers vanities: but fear thou God.
When he had caused the tribe of Benjamin to come near by their families, the family of Matri was taken, and Saul the son of Kish was taken: and when they sought him, he could not be found.
And all this assembly shall know that the Lord saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle is the Lord’s, and he will give you into our hands.
A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.
The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the Lord.
I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.
God shall bless us; and all the ends of the earth shall fear him.
O give thanks unto the God of heaven: for his mercy endureth for ever.
O Lord of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in thee.
But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.
The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.
Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.
Gracious is the Lord, and righteous; yea, our God is merciful.
Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds.
Surely there is no enchantment against Jacob, neither is there any divination against Israel: according to this time it shall be said of Jacob and of Israel, What hath God wrought!
And before I had done speaking in mine heart, behold, Rebekah came forth with her pitcher on her shoulder; and she went down unto the well, and drew water: and I said unto her, Let me drink, I pray thee.
When the Almighty was yet with me, when my children were about me;
For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.
Thou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they not in thy book?
I love the Lord, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications.
Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel.
Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.
Then on the third day Abraham lifted up his eyes, and saw the place afar off.
He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still.
Let the wicked fall into their own nets, whilst that I withal escape.
Thou art my King, O God: command deliverances for Jacob.
Behold, I have received commandment to bless: and he hath blessed; and I cannot reverse it.
Why withdrawest thou thy hand, even thy right hand? pluck it out of thy bosom.
Who laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not be removed for ever.
And he built there an altar, and called the place El–beth–el: because there God appeared unto him, when he fled from the face of his brother.
If I say, Surely the darkness shall cover me; even the night shall be light about me.
For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.
That which hath been is now; and that which is to be hath already been; and God requireth that which is past.
They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.
Ye shall not tempt the Lord your God, as ye tempted him in Massah.
He that planted the ear, shall he not hear? he that formed the eye, shall he not see?
The Lord by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens.
Then Samuel took a stone, and set it between Mizpeh and Shen, and called the name of it Eben–ezer, saying, Hitherto hath the Lord helped us.
And now men see not the bright light which is in the clouds: but the wind passeth, and cleanseth them.
Who hath directed the Spirit of the Lord, or being his counsellor hath taught him?
Lord, what is man, that thou takest knowledge of him! or the son of man, that thou makest account of him!
That they may know that this is thy hand; that thou, Lord, hast done it.
I said in mine heart, God shall judge the righteous and the wicked: for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work.
And the angel of the Lord called unto Abraham out of heaven the second time,
To him that smote Egypt in their firstborn: for his mercy endureth for ever:
But be not thou far from me, O Lord: O my strength, haste thee to help me.
He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.
I will remember the works of the Lord: surely I will remember thy wonders of old.
Who raised up the righteous man from the east, called him to his foot, gave the nations before him, and made him rule over kings? he gave them as the dust to his sword, and as driven stubble to his bow.
And Saul said to him, Whose son art thou, thou young man? And David answered, I am the son of thy servant Jesse the Beth–lehemite.
From the place of his habitation he looketh upon all the inhabitants of the earth.
What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him?
He sent a man before them, even Joseph, who was sold for a servant:
And Joseph said unto them, That is it that I spake unto you, saying, Ye are spies:
As God liveth, who hath taken away my judgment; and the Almighty, who hath vexed my soul;
Remember, O Lord, thy tender mercies and thy lovingkindnesses; for they have been ever of old.
If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, when men rose up against us:
And Isaac said unto his son, How is it that thou hast found it so quickly, my son? And he said, Because the Lord thy God brought it to me.
And God heard the voice of the lad; and the angel of God called to Hagar out of heaven, and said unto her, What aileth thee, Hagar? fear not; for God hath heard the voice of the lad where he is.
A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.
By thee have I been holden up from the womb: thou art he that took me out of my mother’s bowels: my praise shall be continually of thee.
This also cometh forth from the Lord of hosts, which is wonderful in counsel, and excellent in working.
Exploring Bible verses on Providence reveals a God intimately involved in every aspect of creation. These scriptures paint a portrait of divine care, demonstrating God's active guidance, provision, and protection in human lives and across the world. From orchestrating grand historical events to attending to the smallest sparrow, God's providential hand is consistently at work, shaping circumstances for ultimate good. Reflecting on these verses invites us to cultivate a deeper trust in God's wisdom and sovereignty, even amidst uncertainty. May we find comfort in knowing we are not alone, but cherished participants in a divine plan far greater than our own. Embrace the peace that comes from surrendering to God's loving care, seeking His guidance in all things, and trusting in His perfect timing. Let these verses serve as a constant reminder of God's unwavering presence and providential hand at work in our lives daily.