47 Bible Verses about Everything Happening For A Reason

And we know that for those who love God, that is, for those who are called according to his purpose, all things are working together for good.

There is a season for everything, and a time for every event under heaven:

That which was, now is; and that which will be, already is; and God examines what has already taken place.

That is why I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it and it will be yours.

No creature can hide from him, but everyone is exposed and helpless before the eyes of the one to whom we must give a word of explanation.

"As for human beings," I told myself, "God puts them to the test, that they might see themselves as mere animals."

In everything be thankful, because this is God's will for you in the Messiah Jesus.

These things happened to them to serve as an example, and they were written down as a warning for us in whom the culmination of the ages has been attained.

When times are good, be joyful; when times are bad, consider this: God made the one as well as the other, so people won't seek anything outside of his best.

But this happened so that what has been written in their Law might be fulfilled: "They hated me for no reason.'

Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has actually caused the gospel to advance.

All this is for your sake so that, as his grace spreads, more and more people will give thanks and glorify God.

Nothing is hidden except for the purpose of having it revealed, and nothing is secret except for the purpose of having it come to light.

For what happens to people also happens to animals a single event happens to them: just as someone dies, so does the other. In fact, they all breathe the same way, so that a human being has no superiority over an animal. All of this is pointless.

I saw all of it as the activity of God. Frankly, a human being cannot understand what happens on earth, because however hard a man works to discover it, he will not find out. Despite what he thinks he knows, he will not be able to figure it out.

In light of all of this, I committed myself to explain it this way: the righteous and the wise, along with everything they do, are in the hands of God. Furthermore, as to love and hate, no human being knows everything concerning them.

Whatever has happened, will happen again; whatever has been done, will be done again. There is nothing new on earth.

And if they do this when the wood is green, what will happen when it is dry?"

Indeed, there is an appropriate time and a response for every circumstance, since human misery weighs heavily upon him.

Through him all things were made, and apart from him nothing was made that has been made.

Who can command, and it happens, without the Lord having ordered it?

I declare from the beginning things to follow, and from ancient times things that have not yet been done; saying, "My purpose will stand, and he will accomplish everything that I please.'

Then he told them, "These are the words that I spoke to you while I was still with you that everything written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms had to be fulfilled."

The LORD of the Heavenly Armies has sworn: "Surely as I have planned, that's what she will become; and just as I have determined, so will it remain

Now faith is the assurance that what we hope for will come about and the certainty that what we cannot see exists.

I've had help from God to this day, and so I stand here to testify to both the powerful and the lowly alike, stating only what the prophets and Moses said would happen

"But this is what the Lord GOD has to say: ""It won't take place. It won't ever happen.

Because I am the LORD, I'll speak and the message that I communicate will be accomplished without delay. While you continue to be a rebellious house, I'll speak the message and then fulfill it," declares the Lord GOD.'"

The LORD made everything answerable to him, including the wicked at the time of trouble.

Many plans occupy the mind of a man, but the LORD's purposes will prevail.

I told you these things long ago; I announced them to you before they happened so that you couldn't say, "My idol did them; my carved image or metal idol ordained them.'

to usher in the fullness of the times and to bring together in the Messiah all things in heaven and on earth.

For he has absolutely no knowledge what will happen, since who can declare to him when it will come about?

That's how Ezekiel will be an example for you. You'll be doing exactly what he has done. When it happens, then you'll know that I am the Lord GOD."'

For everything that was written long ago was written to instruct us, so that we might have hope through the endurance and encouragement that the Scriptures give us.

So be alert at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place and to take your stand in the presence of the Son of Man."

Remember the former things from long ago, Because I am God, and there is no one else; I am God, and there is none like me.

If I have told you people about earthly things and you do not believe, how will you believe if I tell you about heavenly things?

Now their experiences serve as examples for us so that we won't set our hearts on evil as they did.

I sent word back to him, "Nothing has happened as you've claimed. You're making up these charges in your imagination."

You'll hear of wars and rumors of wars. See to it that you aren't alarmed. These things must take place, but the end hasn't come yet,

"Now since Pharaoh had that dream twice, it means that this event has been scheduled by God, and God will bring it to pass very soon.

Tell us what the future holds, so we may know that you are gods! Yes, do something good or something bad, so we may hear and gaze at it together.'"

So take courage, men, because I trust God that it will turn out just as he told me.

whether for discipline on his land or to demonstrate his gracious love, he causes it to be realized."

But because you did not believe my announcement, which will be fulfilled at its proper time, you will become silent and unable to speak until the day this happens."

The only thing that matters is that you continue to live as good citizens in a manner worthy of the gospel of the Messiah. Then, whether I come to see you or whether I stay away, I may hear all about you that you are standing firm in one spirit, struggling with one mind for the faith of the gospel,