It Came to Pass—It Won’t Stay: Finding Hope in Scripture

The phrase “It came to pass” appears 436 times in the Bible. It reminds us that every trial is temporary. When challenges linger, remember they will pass and your vision will come to fulfilment. An elderly woman once told George Foreman that her favourite verse was “It came to pass.” She explained that hardships don’t stay—they pass. Philippians 1:6 assures us that God will complete the good work He began. Habakkuk 2:3 urges us to wait patiently, for the vision will surely come at its appointed time. When David faced life-threatening illness and enemies, he turned to the Lord. Psalm 30:5 reminds us that weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning. Verses 11–12 declare that mourning turns to dancing and praise. God always finishes what He starts—stand firm on His promises.

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