12 Bible Verses about God Appointed Afflictions
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so that no one would be shaken by these afflictions. For you yourselves know that we are destined for this.
He was still talking to them when the messenger approached and said, "Look, the Lord is responsible for this disaster! Why should I continue to wait for the Lord to help?"
"Therefore, blessed is the man whom God corrects, so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty.
If an alarm sounds in a city, do people not fear? If disaster overtakes a city, is the Lord not responsible?
Listen! The Lord is calling to the city! It is wise to respect your authority, O Lord! Listen, O nation, and those assembled in the city!
Be keenly aware that just as a parent disciplines his child, the Lord your God disciplines you.
For the arrows of the Almighty are within me; my spirit drinks their poison; God's sudden terrors are arrayed against me.
I was in peace, and he has shattered me. He has seized me by the neck and crushed me. He has made me his target;
"Son of man, realize that I am about to take the delight of your eyes away from you with a jolt, but you must not mourn or weep or shed tears.