Biblical Scriptures that Bring Comfort

The Bible is filled with comforting scriptures to see us through any situation we face. After all, the Bible contains the very words that God spoke and were then written down for all of us. Because the Lord is loving and kind and in control of everything, He gave us His Word to cling to, especially in hard times. The Biblical scriptures that bring comfort to me, are the promises that God has made – and God ALWAYS keeps His promises.

Why God’s Promises Can Be Trusted

No matter what you are going through, you can count on every promise that God makes in His Word. In Isaiah 55:11 God tells us that this is, in fact, the truth:

“So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth;
It shall not return to Me void,
But it shall accomplish what I please,
And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.”

Whatever God says will come to pass. We can count on every word. As He says in this verse of Isaiah, His word will accomplish what He says it will accomplish and it will do what He says it will do. That should bring everyone a sense of comfort and peace.

Other Biblical scriptures that bring comfort regarding the fulfillment of God’s word are:

• Numbers 23:19 – “God is not a man, that He should lie, nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not do? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good?”
• Joshua 21:45 – “Not a word failed of any good thing which the Lord had spoken to the house of Israel. All came to pass.”
• Joshua 23:14 – “…not one thing has failed of all the good things which the Lord your God spoke concerning you. All have come to pass for you; not one word of them has failed.”
• Jeremiah 1:12 – “Then the Lord said to me, “You have seen well, for I am ready to perform My word.”
• Lamentations 2:17 – “The Lord has done what He purposed; He has fulfilled His word which He commanded in days of old.”
• Luke 1:45 – “Blessed is she who believed, for there will be a fulfillment of those things which were told her from the Lord.”

There are two additional passages of scripture that I want to share.

The first one is Ephesians 3:20-21 which says: “Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.”

These two verses from Ephesians are great reminders of who God is and what He is able to do and offer all of us a great promise of hope when we need the Lord.

The second passage is found in 2 Corinthians 1:20. This verse tells us “For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us.” The “yes” informs us that God is faithful and true to His word. The “amen” is a Hebrew word that basically means that something is true or complete – you can consider it done.

As you can see, the Bible tells us clearly that God’s word and His promises can be trusted. If God says it, He will do it. In order to grow close to the Lord, you have to read His Word. In fact, reading the Bible everyday has many benefits.  (To read about the Benefits of Reading the Bible Every Day, click here)

The Bible is Filled With God’s Promises

Did you know that the Bible contains approximately 8,810 promises?

You may be wondering how we know the number of promises God makes in His Word. Well, Everek R. Storms counted them all!!

According to Storms, out of these 8,810 promises, 7,487 are promises that God makes specifically to mankind. That means that around 85% of all the promises God has made, were made to us and for us. God is amazing – and He LOVES us so much!

Obviously, I cannot list every promise that God has made, so I have compiled a list of 60 promises that will bring you comfort and fill your heart with joy.

Biblical Scriptures that Bring Comfort – The Promises of God

The following list includes 50 promises God makes in the Bible. Each promise is made specifically to each one of us. That is why I have worded them as if God is speaking directly to you!!

Cling to these promises whenever you need comfort:

• I will not forget My promises because I am a merciful God. Deuteronomy 4:31
• I am full of mercy and grace, and I overflow with love. Psalm 103:8
• I created you in My own image with My special blessing. Genesis 1:27-28
• I delivered you from darkness into the kingdom of My beloved Son. Colossians 1:12-13
• I have given you eternal life because you have believed in Jesus Christ. John 3:16
• My plan for your future is filled with hope. Jeremiah 29:11
• I am at work in your life through the desires of your heart. Philippians 2:13
• I give My Spirit in unlimited measure. John 3:34
• I will take hold of your hand to keep you from falling. Psalm 37:24
• I will bless your life and keep watch over you always. Numbers 6:24
• If you search for Me with all your heart, you will find me. Jeremiah 29:13
• I will shield your life and deliver you from the wicked. Psalm 97:10
• Cast all your worries on Me, for I really care about you. 1 Peter 5:7
• I will not let you be tested beyond what you can endure. 1 Corinthians 10:13
• I will never abandon you. Hebrews 13:5
• My love will persevere through every situation. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
• I will not withhold anything good from those with an upright heart. Psalm 84:11
• You are more than a conqueror through My love in Jesus Christ. Romans 8:37
• All My plans will be fulfilled, for I know the end from the beginning. Isaiah 46:10
• I will look after you and teach you the way that is best. Psalm 32:8
• Trust in Me with all your heart and I will guide you. Proverbs 3:5-6
• I will always give you peace in every situation. 2 Thessalonians 3:16
• Call on Me when you are in trouble, and I will rescue you. Psalm 91:15
• If you wait for Me, I will work on your behalf. Isaiah 64:4
• My love will never fail you. 1 Corinthians 13:8
• I will keep you safe because no one can snatch you out of My hand. John 10:29
• I will heal your broken heart and mend all your wounds. Psalm 147:3
• You can trust in Me for I will never forsake you. Psalm 9:10
• I will reward those who diligently seek Me with a heart of faith. Hebrews 11:6
• Commit all that you do to Me and your plans will be successful. Proverbs 16:3
• I am with you, and I will help you because I am your God. Isaiah 41:10
• I will give you My strength to help you stand in high places. 2 Samuel 22:33-34
• I will cause all things to ultimately work for your good. Romans 8:28
• Humble yourself before Me and in time I will exalt you. 1 Peter 5:6
• I have carved your name in the palms of My hands. Isaiah 49:16
• Never tire of doing good, for in time you will reap a harvest. Galatians 6:9
• I will protect and carry you all the days of your life. Isaiah 46:4
• Come close to Me and I will come close to you. James 4:8
• Ask Me for wisdom and I will generously give it to you. James 1:5
• I will give you power to know the vastness of My immeasurable love. Ephesians 3:17-19
• Even when you are weak in your faith, I will remain faithful to you. 2 Timothy 2:13
• Seek My kingdom first and everything you need will be given to you. Luke 12:31
• One day, I will wipe away every tear and take away all your pain. Revelation 21:4
• My Word will brighten your steps and light your path. Psalm 119:105
• You can do all things through Jesus Christ who gives you strength. Philippians 4:13
• Be courageous, for I am with you, and I will never fail you. Deuteronomy 31:6
• I am a very present help for you in times of trouble. Psalm 46:1
• All My blessings will overtake those who obey Me. Deuteronomy 28:2
• I know what you need before you even ask. Matthew 6:8
• I will rescue the godly from all their troubles. 2 Peter 2:9
• Every good gift that you receive comes directly from My hand. James 1:17
• When you leave your body, you will be at home in My presence. 2 Corinthians 5:8
• I have cared for you from the moment you were born. Psalm 71:6
• If you walk in the light, the blood of Jesus Christ will cleanse you from all sin. 1 John 1:7
• Trust in Me, and do not be afraid of what others can do to you. Psalm 56:11
• My thoughts toward you outnumber the sand on the seashore. Psalm 139:17-18
• All the days of your life are written in My special book. Psalm 139:16
• My great peace will guard your heart and your thoughts in Jesus. Philippians 4:7
• I watch over you and I listen to your prayers. 1 Peter 3:12
• Nothing in all creation will ever separate you from My love. Romans 8:35-39

You see, God only wants what’s best for us. He doesn’t make promises just to make us feel better; He makes them in order to show us His great love, mercy, and kindness towards us. God makes these promises to calm us and remind us that no matter what, He knows what’s going on and He will see us through. The best part of all is that God KEEPS His promises.

God knows us. He knows what we need. In fact, He knows us better than we know ourselves. (To read more about how God knows us, click here). For this reason, we can trust in His promises and rest in His faithfulness.

When you are troubled, sad, fearful or just need a reminder of who God is and how much He loves you, cling to His promises!

Blessings,

Amy