I dunno why we do it, but it seems like we as Christians like to latch on particular verses of the Bible. Perhaps it is a particular phrasing that moves us, or a certain time and place for that verse to speak into your life, but if you ask someone for their favorite verse, and they've been a Christian for a little while, they probably have one, two, or pages full of them.
Here are a few of mine:
Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. (Romans 12:2, NIV)
I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. (Romans 8:18, NIV)
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)
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. (Phillipians 4:8, NIV)
This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. (John 1:5, NIV)
"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the LORD. "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts." (Isaiah 55:8-9, NIV)
Meanwhile, the sky grew black with clouds, the wind rose, a heavy rain came on and Ahab rode off to Jezreel. The power of the LORD came upon Elijah and, tucking his cloak into his belt, he ran ahead of Ahab all the way to Jezreel. (1 Kings 18:45-46, NIV)
Yes, the last one sticks out since it may not make sense without the context it is in, but rest assured, it is one of my favorites. Elijah, with the power of God upon him, basically takes off on a super human feat of running a significant distance, beating Ahab who is in a chariot. Awesome.
What are your favorite verses?
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