What does the Bible say about future?
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The Bible teaches that the future is in God’s wise and sovereign hands, so believers may live with humility, hope, and faithful obedience rather than fear or self-reliance. Proverbs 16:9 and 19:21 remind us that people make plans, yet the Lord establishes His purpose. Jeremiah 29:11 speaks of God’s good purposes for His covenant people, while James 4:13-15 calls us to submit every plan to God’s will. In Christ, believers have peace amid trouble and strength for the journey: Isaiah 40:31 promises renewed strength, John 16:33 assures us of Christ’s victory, and Romans 15:13 prays for abounding hope through the Holy Spirit.
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- Proverbs 16:9
A man's heart plans his course, But Yahweh directs his steps.
- 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 in your latter end.
- James 4:13-15
[13] Come now, you who say, "Today or tomorrow let's go into this city, and spend a year there, trade, and make a profit." [14] Whereas you don't know what your life will be like tomorrow. For what is your life? For you are a vapor, that appears for a little time, and then vanishes away. [15] For you ought to say, "If the Lord wills, we will both live, and do this or that."
- Isaiah 40:31
but those who wait for Yahweh shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; they shall walk, and not faint.
- Matthew 6:33
But seek first God's Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.
- John 16:33
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."
- Psalms 119:105
Your word is a lamp to my feet, And a light for my path.
- Proverbs 19:21
There are many plans in a man's heart, But Yahweh's counsel will prevail.
- Matthew 11:28
"Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.
- Romans 15:13
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope, in the power of the Holy Spirit.
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