noun
a positive declaration intended to give confidence: He received assurances of support for the project.
promise or pledge; guaranty; surety: He gave his assurance that the job would be done.
Life Questions
It is quipped that the only certainties in life are death and taxes. With all certainty, what are you sure of? Who are you sure of? What is surety connected to? What does it rely upon? Is it easier to landmark what you are unsure of in this world?
As an important theme in scripture the Bible, ASSURANCE is something that we can build upon as we trust and believe. Here are some encouraging key verses from God's word.
Job 8:20 ‘Surely God does not reject one who is blameless or strengthen the hands of evildoers.
Job 11:11 Surely he recognizes deceivers; and when he sees evil, does he not take note?
Job 24:22 But God drags away the mighty by his power; though they become established, they have no assurance of life.
Psalm 51:5 Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me.
Psalm 54:4 Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me.
Psalm 69:13 But I pray to you, Lord, in the time of your favour; in your great love, O God, answer me with your sure salvation.
Psalm 140:13 Surely the righteous will praise your name, and the upright will live in your presence.
Proverbs 11:18 A wicked person earns deceptive wages, but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.
Proverbs 16:5 The Lord detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: they will not go unpunished.
Isaiah 12:2 Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.’
Isaiah 33:6 He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is the key to this treasure.
Matthew 27:54 When the centurion and those with him who were guarding Jesus saw the earthquake and all that had happened, they were terrified, and exclaimed, ‘Surely he was the Son of God!’
John 17:8 For I gave them the words you gave me and they accepted them. They knew with certainty that I came from you, and they believed that you sent me.
Acts 2:36 "Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ."
Ephesians 5:5 For of this you can be sure: no immoral, impure or greedy person – such a person is an idolater – has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.
1 Thessalonians 5:15 Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.
1 Timothy 3:13 Those who have served well gain an excellent standing and great assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus.
Hebrews 10:22 let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water.
Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.
Hebrews 13:18 Pray for us. We are sure that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honourably in every way.
Faith Questions
What other values or virtues is assurance linked to? How can and might you build upon your assurance in your faith in God, others around you and yourself ?