Bible Verses About Urgency
Bible verses about Urgency
Scripture's consistent call to urgency isn't meant to induce panic, but to ignite a fervent passion for God's purpose in our lives. Understanding biblical urgency reveals that time is a precious, God-given resource to be stewarded wisely. It compels us to act on our faith with intention, seize opportunities to share God's love, and live each day as if it were our last. By meditating on verses about urgency, we cultivate a deeper awareness of eternity and the importance of aligning our priorities with God's will, ultimately drawing us closer to Him and transforming our lives for His glory.
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And Joseph said unto his father, Not so, my father: for this is the firstborn; put thy right hand upon his head.
Do this now, my son, and deliver thyself, when thou art come into the hand of thy friend; go, humble thyself, and make sure thy friend.
And now, behold, I go unto my people: come therefore, and I will advertise thee what this people shall do to thy people in the latter days.
Scripture Passages
My soul cleaveth unto the dust: quicken thou me according to thy word.
And Abraham said unto his eldest servant of his house, that ruled over all that he had, Put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh:
And Esther spake yet again before the king, and fell down at his feet, and besought him with tears to put away the mischief of Haman the Agagite, and his device that he had devised against the Jews.
And what man is he that hath planted a vineyard, and hath not yet eaten of it? let him also go and return unto his house, lest he die in the battle, and another man eat of it.
Hear this, all ye people; give ear, all ye inhabitants of the world:
And a certain man drew a bow at a venture, and smote the king of Israel between the joints of the harness: wherefore he said unto the driver of his chariot, Turn thine hand, and carry me out of the host; for I am wounded.
And the famine was sore in the land.
And Saul said unto his servants, Provide me now a man that can play well, and bring him to me.
And it came to pass, when she pressed him daily with her words, and urged him, so that his soul was vexed unto death;
And Elijah went to shew himself unto Ahab. And there was a sore famine in Samaria.
But I am poor and needy: make haste unto me, O God: thou art my help and my deliverer; O Lord, make no tarrying.
For thus hath the Lord said unto me, Go, set a watchman, let him declare what he seeth.
Then the priest shall command that they take away the stones in which the plague is, and they shall cast them into an unclean place without the city:
And Jesse said unto David his son, Take now for thy brethren an ephah of this parched corn, and these ten loaves, and run to the camp to thy brethren;
And now, behold, I go unto my people: come therefore, and I will advertise thee what this people shall do to thy people in the latter days.
And he said unto them, Let the Lord be so with you, as I will let you go, and your little ones: look to it; for evil is before you.
And David said to Abiathar the priest, Ahimelech’s son, I pray thee, bring me hither the ephod. And Abiathar brought thither the ephod to David.
But I am poor and needy; yet the Lord thinketh upon me: thou art my help and my deliverer; make no tarrying, O my God.
And they baked unleavened cakes of the dough which they brought forth out of Egypt, for it was not leavened; because they were thrust out of Egypt, and could not tarry, neither had they prepared for themselves any victual.
And it came to pass, when they had eaten up the corn which they had brought out of Egypt, their father said unto them, Go again, buy us a little food.
Awake, why sleepest thou, O Lord? arise, cast us not off for ever.
And Jonathan smote the garrison of the Philistines that was in Geba, and the Philistines heard of it. And Saul blew the trumpet throughout all the land, saying, Let the Hebrews hear.
And the man said unto Eli, I am he that came out of the army, and I fled to day out of the army. And he said, What is there done, my son?
And ye have numbered the houses of Jerusalem, and the houses have ye broken down to fortify the wall.
But I am poor and needy: make haste unto me, O God: thou art my help and my deliverer; O Lord, make no tarrying.
And that ye will save alive my father, and my mother, and my brethren, and my sisters, and all that they have, and deliver our lives from death.
Now therefore take, I pray thee, thy weapons, thy quiver and thy bow, and go out to the field, and take me some venison;
Be thou instructed, O Jerusalem, lest my soul depart from thee; lest I make thee desolate, a land not inhabited.
Have all the workers of iniquity no knowledge? who eat up my people as they eat bread, and call not upon the Lord.
All ye inhabitants of the world, and dwellers on the earth, see ye, when he lifteth up an ensign on the mountains; and when he bloweth a trumpet, hear ye.
And God opened her eyes, and she saw a well of water; and she went, and filled the bottle with water, and gave the lad drink.
And the Lord spake unto Moses, Say unto Aaron, Stretch forth thine hand with thy rod over the streams, over the rivers, and over the ponds, and cause frogs to come up upon the land of Egypt.
Nay, my sons; for it is no good report that I hear: ye make the Lord’s people to transgress.
And Abraham said unto him, Beware thou that thou bring not my son thither again.
If thy father at all miss me, then say, David earnestly asked leave of me that he might run to Beth–lehem his city: for there is a yearly sacrifice there for all the family.
And when Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, saw it, he rose up from among the congregation, and took a javelin in his hand;
And he said, Behold, I have heard that there is corn in Egypt: get you down thither, and buy for us from thence; that we may live, and not die.
Joab also and Abishai pursued after Abner: and the sun went down when they were come to the hill of Ammah, that lieth before Giah by the way of the wilderness of Gibeon.
And Abraham said unto his eldest servant of his house, that ruled over all that he had, Put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh:
Produce your cause, saith the Lord; bring forth your strong reasons, saith the King of Jacob.
The Bible's verses on urgency resound with a consistent call to immediate action and purposeful living. From seizing opportunities for good to heeding warnings against complacency, these passages underscore the fleeting nature of time and the importance of prioritizing God's will above all else. Whether it's responding to the gospel, pursuing righteousness, or serving others, the message is clear: delay can be detrimental, and intentionality is paramount. Let these verses serve as a daily reminder to examine our hearts, evaluate our priorities, and embrace each moment as a precious gift. Reflect on how you can better align your actions with God's urgent call, ensuring that your life reflects a dedication to His purpose, lived with both passion and unwavering faithfulness, before the opportune moment passes.