When I think of who I am and my relationship with God, a couple of images immediately come to mind.
One is that of a small lion cub, fearless before an enemy because she knows her daddy is standing firm and tall right behind her. The guardian lion is majestic in his beauty, awe-inspiring in his solid fierceness. He is ready and fully able to vanquish any foe to protect her, and she believes this truth.
The second image is of two children on the playground. One is tormenting the other, but that child is not bothered or afraid. He proudly proclaims how great his daddy is, that he will protect him and give him every good thing. He knows this is true because of the great love his father has for him.
Likewise, God has great love for us as His children! He is there to protect us and provide for our needs, whatever they may be.
When difficulties come in life, anxiety or fear can try to come upon us as well. Understanding whose we are, or to whom we belong, is foundational in kicking out fear that attempts to reside in us. We can trust that we have no need to fear. In fact, scripture instructs and reminds us hundreds of times not to fear, worry, or be anxious.
God knew we would struggle in this area, so He provided for us with His Word. He not only shows us in His Word who He is, but also who we are in relationship to Him.
A brand new creation; God’s child
When you believe in Christ for the forgiveness of your sins and choose to follow Him, you are changed both spiritually and positionally. You instantly become a brand-new creation with a perfect, living spirit, and you are adopted into God’s family.
So then, who’s your daddy? God is!
His blessings and promises are now yours, based on nothing else but your new status as His child.
You can trust Him as a good, good Father who will never let you down. People often disappoint, but He never will. God is steadfast, never changing. Ever. He always keeps His Word and His promises.
God cherishes you, delights in you, provides for you, and protects you. Why? Because you are HIS.
The truth of this is evident in God’s Word. Read on to see how in this collection of fifteen encouraging scriptures.
Bible verses that show God’s love for us as his children:
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
John 3:16, KJV
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Romans 5:8, NIV
See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!
1 John 3:1, NIV
But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
John 1:12-13, KJV
And, “I will be a Father to you,
2 Corinthians 6:18, NIV
and you will be my sons and daughters,
says the Lord Almighty.”
Bible verses that show God delights in us:
For God to be delighted in us means He is pleased with or finds joy in us. As new creations in Christ, we have favor with Him and receive many blessings as our birthright.
He brought me forth also into a large place; he delivered me, because he delighted in me.
Psalm 18:19, KJV
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.
1 Peter 2:9-10, NIV
There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
Romans 8:1, KJV
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation:
2 Corinthians 5:17-18, NIV
Verses that remind us of God’s protection:
But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.
2 Thessalonians 3:3, NIV
How priceless is your unfailing love, O God!
Psalm 36:7, NIV
People take refuge in the shadow of your wings.
What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
Romans 8:31, NIV
Verses that remind us of God’s provision:
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:28, NIV
But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:19, KJV
“Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!”
Matthew 7:9-11, NIV
Be encouraged!
Meditate on these scriptures and renew your mind to their truth. And when you have need, they will come to your remembrance. You will remember just Whose you are. That you belong to God as His child whom He dearly LOVES. You can rest with peace in your heart, knowing God is there to provide for you, protect you, and love you.
Great reminders! Thanks for posting these verses.