Jeremiah 10:16b For He is the Maker of all things, and Israel is the tribe of His inheritance; the Lord of hosts is His name.

1 Thessalonians 1:2-4 We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers, remembering without ceasing your work of faith, labor of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the sight of our God and Father, knowing, beloved brethren, your election by God.