5 Scriptures to Have in an Emergency

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Emergencies – you never know when they’re going to happen. Most times it seems like they occur when you least expect it. When an emergency happens you feel like your whole world has been turned upside down. Often times our minds can get frazzled and caught up in the moment – so much that we forget how to handle the situation at hand or just life in general.

When moments like this come up, turn to these scriptures to provide you with guidance and wisdom to make good decisions. Christians will find that their platform, built on faith, will suddenly feel reinforced and redefined because you’ll have the words to use as tools to assess and handle emergencies that arise. Once you’ve embraced these scriptures into your life, you’ll discover a newfound sense of knowledge and awareness. The word of God will provide reinforcement to your uncertainties and equip you with the know-how when an emergency presents itself.

Philippians 4:19

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“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.”

When you have an emergency – whether it be financially or emotionally intertwined – your first instinct is to believe that you don’t have the needs to meet your emergency. However, that’s not true! It’s important to always remember that Jesus Christ will always provide. No, you won’t be able to sit lazily and wait for things to be handed to you however, if you’re motivated by your Lord and Savior He’ll present the means to your needs. Instead of getting upset and worrisome, assess the situation and ask the Lord for what you need. He’ll hear your prayers and will find a way to make everything possible.

John 14:27

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“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”

As your Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ will make sure that you are equipped with the peace and solace that you’ll need to get through this emergency. Even though the situation at hand may seem overwhelming, it’s important to remember that at the core it’s you and Jesus Christ – and that’s all that you’ll need. When things stack up onto each other, everything can seem to be exhaustingly long but if you allow your faith to guide you on then you’ll find a system of recourse work effectively. Don’t let your troubled heart get the best of your emotions, instead try to remain calm and reassure yourself that Jesus will not mislead you.

Colossians 3:12 – 14

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“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.”

Oftentimes with emergencies come sins. We are all God’s children. We all are human beings that are capable of making mistakes which means we’re all capable of committing sins. As followers of Jesus Christ we must always be willing and ready to forgive those that sin. We do not know anything about the path that they’re on, nor do we know their terms of rationale. Stay clear from weighing sins. Look for ways you can forgive those that have sinned and caused the course of emergency to unfold. We are all part of the world and must come together as a community each day in order to make the world a better place.

Hebrews 11

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“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for. By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.”

When an emergency situation comes into play, our faith can feel compromised and sometimes we’ll inadvertently blame our faith for occurrences in life. Instead of allowing emergencies to tear us down, we should allow these stressful times to build our faith into a stronger element. While it may be hard to see the bigger picture when a stressful situation is occurring, it’s important to remember that it’s times like these that faith acts as a the platform and sounding board for strength and confidence to push forward. At times, during the fact, you may not be able to see this vision however once the emergency has surpassed things tend to come into the light and make more sense.

Psalm 23

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“The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”

Emergencies go hand-in-hand with fear. It’s natural to be scared when an emergency arises. In most cases you had no clue and in other cases you haven’t experienced this type of stress before. Oftentimes, during an emergency, your grounded life seems suddenly very ungrounded and tossed into a whirlwind. Find comfort in knowing that your Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is standing guard beside you. He will always be there when you need to talk, cry or ask for help – He will never leave your side. Find peace and solitude in knowing that He will always be there for you when others leave and when times feel catastrophic.