Which other Bible verses affirm God's "wondrous love" and protection? Unfolding God’s Wondrous Love and Protection in Scripture Selected Touchpoints of His Wondrous Love • Jeremiah 31:3 – “The LORD appeared to him from afar, saying: ‘I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have drawn you with loving devotion.’” • Ephesians 2:4-5 – “But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in our trespasses. It is by grace you have been saved!” • 1 John 3:1 – “See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God—and that is what we are!” • Romans 8:38-39 – “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor principalities, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” • Psalm 36:7 – “How precious is Your loving devotion, O God, that the children of men take refuge in the shadow of Your wings!” • Zephaniah 3:17 – “The LORD your God is among you; He is mighty to save. He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you with His love; He will rejoice over you with singing.” Assurances of His Protective Care • Psalm 91:1-4 – “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty… He will cover you with His feathers; under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and rampart.” • Isaiah 41:10 – “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.” • Deuteronomy 33:27 – “The eternal God is your dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms. He drives out the enemy before you and says, ‘Destroy!’” • Psalm 121:7-8 – “The LORD will guard you from all evil; He will preserve your soul. The LORD will watch over your coming and going, both now and forevermore.” • 2 Thessalonians 3:3 – “But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.” • Proverbs 18:10 – “The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.” • 1 Peter 1:5 – “who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.” Verses That Intertwine Love and Protection • Psalm 17:7 – “Show me Your loving devotion, You who save by Your right hand those who seek refuge from their foes.” • Psalm 63:3-7 – “Because Your loving devotion is better than life, my lips will glorify You… For You have been my help; I will sing for joy in the shadow of Your wings.” • John 10:28-29 – “I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. My Father who has given them to Me is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand.” • Romans 8:31 – “What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?” Living Out These Truths • Rest—His everlasting arms (Deuteronomy 33:27) invite daily confidence rather than anxiety. • Rejoice—He sings over His people (Zephaniah 3:17); celebrate that tender delight. • Run—to His name as a strong tower (Proverbs 18:10) when temptation, fear, or opposition arise. • Reflect—since nothing can separate believers from His love (Romans 8:38-39), let every circumstance be interpreted through that unbreakable bond. God’s Word consistently couples His mighty shield with His tender heart, assuring every child of God that His wondrous love and unfailing protection stand forever. |
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