Which other scriptures highlight God's incomparable strength and faithfulness? Psalm 89:8—The Anchor Verse “O LORD God of Hosts, who is like You? O mighty LORD, Your faithfulness surrounds You.” God’s Strength Shown in Creation - Genesis 1:1 — “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” - Jeremiah 32:17 — “Ah, Lord GOD, You Yourself have made the heavens and earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too difficult for You!” - Isaiah 40:26 — “Lift up your eyes on high and see: Who created these? He brings out the starry host by number; He calls each one by name. Because of His great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing.” - Psalm 33:6, 9 — “By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, and all the stars by the breath of His mouth… For He spoke, and it came to be; He commanded, and it stood firm.” Strength and Faithfulness in Deliverance - Exodus 15:11 — “Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You—majestic in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders?” - Exodus 15:13 — “With loving devotion You will lead the people You have redeemed; You will guide them by Your strength to Your holy dwelling.” - Deuteronomy 7:9 — “Know therefore that the LORD your God is God, the faithful God who keeps His covenant of loving devotion for a thousand generations of those who love Him and keep His commandments.” - Nehemiah 9:17 — “…But You are a forgiving God, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in loving devotion; and You did not forsake them.” - Psalm 136:12 — “with a mighty hand and outstretched arm. His loving devotion endures forever.” Strength that Guards and Sustains Today - 2 Chronicles 20:6 — “O LORD… Power and might are in Your hand, and no one can stand against You.” - Psalm 46:1 — “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.” - Isaiah 41:10 — “Do not fear, for I am with you… I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” - Psalm 62:11-12 — “God has spoken once; I have heard this twice: that power belongs to God, and loving devotion to You, O Lord.” - 2 Thessalonians 3:3 — “But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.” Faithfulness that Never Falters - Lamentations 3:22-23 — “Because of the loving devotion of the LORD we are not consumed, for His mercies never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness!” - 1 Thessalonians 5:24 — “The One who calls you is faithful, and He will do it.” - Hebrews 10:23 — “Let us hold resolutely to the hope we confess, for He who promised is faithful.” - 2 Timothy 2:13 — “If we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.” - 1 Corinthians 1:9 — “God, who has called you into fellowship with His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful.” Strength and Faithfulness Revealed in Christ - Hebrews 1:3 — “The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word…” - Colossians 1:17 — “He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.” - Revelation 19:11 — “…its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war.” Strength and Faithfulness into Eternity - Revelation 19:6 — “‘Hallelujah! For our Lord God Almighty reigns.’” - Isaiah 40:28-31 — “Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God… He gives power to the faint… those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength; they will soar on wings like eagles.” These passages, woven together with Psalm 89:8, paint a consistent, unbroken portrait: the God who created all things by His might is the same God whose covenant love and unwavering faithfulness surround His people forever. |