14 Powerful Scriptures about God’s Sovereignty

Waiting on God can be difficult. It requires faith, patience, and trust in His timing. This is why it is important to remind ourselves of God’s sovereignty, faithfulness, and love. 

Fortunately, the Bible contains scriptures about God’s sovereignty over all creation. These Bible verses illustrate that God is in control, and His plans never fail. Take a look below at fourteen scriptures that highlight God’s power, supernatural nature, and His ability to accomplish extraordinary things on behalf of His people. 

Scriptures about God’s Sovereignty, Power, and Divine Will

#1: Isaiah 45:7

I form the light and create darkness, I bring prosperity and create disaster; I, the Lord, do all these things.

#2: Daniel 4:35

All the peoples of the earth are regarded as nothing. He does as he pleases with the powers of heaven and the peoples of the earth. No one can hold back His hand or say to Him: “What have you done?”

#3: Proverbs 19:21

Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.

#4: Isaiah 46:9-10

Remember the former things, those of long ago; I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me. I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please.’

#5: Ephesians 1:8-12

With all wisdom and understanding, He made known to us the mystery of his will according to His good pleasure, which He purposed in Christ, to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment—to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ. In Him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of His will in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of His glory.

#6: Job 42:2

“I know that you can do all things; no purpose of yours can be thwarted.”

#7: Lamentations 3:37-38

Who can speak and have it happen if the Lord has not decreed it? Is it not from the mouth of the Most High that both calamities and good things come?

#8: Colossians 1:16-17

For in Him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through Him and for Him. He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.

#9: Psalm 115:3

Our God is in heaven; He does whatever pleases Him.

#10: Acts 17:26

From one man He made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and He marked out their appointed times in history and the boundaries of their lands.

#11: Revelations 4:11

“You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being.”

#12: Isaiah 14:24

The Lord Almighty has sworn, “Surely, as I have planned, so it will be, and as I have purposed, so it will happen.

#13: 1 Chronicles 29:10-13

“Praise be to you, Lord, the God of our father Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. Yours, Lord, is the kingdom; you are exalted as head over all. Wealth and honor come from you; you are the ruler of all things. In your hands are strength and power to exalt and give strength to all. Now, our God, we give you thanks, and praise your glorious name.”

#14: Daniel 2:20-21

“Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are His. He changes times and seasons; He deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.”

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Do you have a favorite scripture about God’s sovereignty, power, or perfect will? What tips do you have for remembering God is in control? Leave a comment below! You can also check out this list of Bible verses to help you wait on God.