Confidence, results of

God-given assurance produces spiritual maturity and stability, so that believers may withstand the adverse conditions of life.

Confidence in God's protection removes fear of disaster

Psalm 46:1–2 See also Exodus 14:13–14; Psalm 56:3–4; Acts 27:22–25

For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas,

Confidence in God's purposes produces hope

Psalm 130:7; 2 Corinthians 1:10 See also Psalm 25:3–6, Psalm 62:5–8, Psalm 71:5–7; Proverbs 23:17–18; Romans 5:3–5; 1 Timothy 6:17–18; Hebrews 6:17–19

O Israel, put your hope in the LORD, for with the LORD is loving devotion, and with Him is redemption in abundance.

He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us,

Confidence in God's presence makes his people bold

Isaiah 41:8–10 See also Joshua 1:5–9; Psalm 3:3–6, Psalm 20:7, Psalm 23:4, Psalm 27:1–4, Psalm 138:3; Isaiah 12:2, Isaiah 44:8; Jeremiah 1:8; Acts 4:13, Acts 9:27, Acts 18:9–11; Ephesians 6:10–11

“But you, O Israel, My servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, descendant of Abraham My friend— I brought you from the ends of the earth and called you from its farthest corners. I said, ‘You are My servant.’ I have chosen and not rejected you. Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

Confidence in God enables believers to endure difficulties

Habakkuk 3:17–19; 2 Timothy 3:10–11 See also Job 19:26; Psalm 42:9–10; Ephesians 6:13; Hebrews 10:32–35, Hebrews 11:35–39, Hebrews 12:1–2; 1 Peter 3:14, 1 Peter 4:12–19; Revelation 3:10

Though the fig tree does not bud and no fruit is on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though the sheep are cut off from the fold and no cattle are in the stalls, yet I will exult in the LORD; I will rejoice in the God of my salvation! GOD the Lord is my strength; He makes my feet like those of a deer; He makes me walk upon the heights!

You, however, have observed my teaching, my conduct, my purpose, my faith, my patience, my love, my perseverance, my persecutions, and the sufferings that came upon me in Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra. What persecutions I endured! Yet the Lord rescued me from all of them.

Confidence in God leads to awareness of security

Psalm 23:1; Ephesians 6:10 See also Deuteronomy 33:12; Psalm 7:9, Psalm 28:7, Psalm 40:2, Psalm 46:1–3, Psalm 112:6–8, Psalm 121:1–2; Proverbs 14:26; Isaiah 32:17; 2 Corinthians 1:21; Ephesians 6:13; 1 Timothy 3:13; 2 Timothy 1:12

A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.