What other Bible verses emphasize God's protection and presence with believers? Starting with Jeremiah’s Assurance “Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD (Jeremiah 1:8). What the Lord spoke to Jeremiah is a timeless pledge for His people. Old Testament Bedrock: God Stays Close and Shields • Genesis 28:15 – “Look, I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go…” • Exodus 3:12 – “I will surely be with you,” God told Moses. • Deuteronomy 31:6 – “Be strong and courageous… He will never leave you nor forsake you.” • Joshua 1:5 – “As I was with Moses, so I will be with you.” Psalms: Lyrics of Safety • Psalm 23:4 – “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me.” • Psalm 46:1 – “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” • Psalm 91:1-2, 4, 11 – “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High… He will command His angels concerning you.” • Psalm 121:5-8 – “The LORD will guard you from all evil; He will preserve your soul.” Prophets Echo the Promise • Isaiah 41:10 – “Do not fear, for I am with you… I will uphold you.” • Isaiah 43:2 – “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you.” • Zephaniah 3:17 – “The LORD your God is among you; He is mighty to save.” Christ: God With Us in Person • Matthew 1:23 – “They will call Him Immanuel,” which means, “God with us.” • Matthew 28:20 – “Surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” • John 10:28-30 – “No one can snatch them out of My hand.” The Spirit: Constant Companion • John 14:16-17 – “He will give you another Advocate to be with you forever—the Spirit of truth.” • Romans 8:35-39 – Nothing “will be able to separate us from the love of God.” Assurance in the Epistles • 2 Thessalonians 3:3 – “The Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.” • Hebrews 13:5-6 – “‘Never will I leave you…’ So we say with confidence: ‘The Lord is my helper.’” • 2 Timothy 4:17-18 – “The Lord stood by me and strengthened me… The Lord will rescue me.” • 1 Peter 1:5 – Believers “are shielded by God’s power.” Living Under His Protection Today The same Lord who fortified Jeremiah surrounds every believer with unwavering care. His promise “I am with you” is literal, active, and fully sufficient for every challenge we face. |
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