Which other scriptures reinforce God's promise to never leave or forsake us? God’s Unchanging Promise: 1 Chronicles 28 : 20 “Then David said to his son Solomon, ‘Be strong and courageous, and do it. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will never leave you or forsake you until all the work for the service of the house of the LORD is finished.’” Echoes in the Law: Moses and Joshua • Deuteronomy 31 : 6 – “Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.” • Deuteronomy 31 : 8 – “The LORD Himself goes before you. He will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.” • Joshua 1 : 5 – “No one shall stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Prophetic Voices Add Their Amen • Isaiah 41 : 10 – “Do not fear, for I am with you… I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” • Isaiah 43 : 1-2 – “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you… when you walk through fire, you will not be scorched.” • 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.” Sung Assurance: The Psalms • 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 94 : 14 – “For the LORD will not forsake His people; He will never abandon His heritage.” • Psalm 139 : 7-10 – “Where can I go to escape Your Spirit? … even there Your hand will guide me; Your right hand will hold me fast.” Jesus Continues the Promise • Matthew 28 : 20 – “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” • John 14 : 16-18 – “I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be with you forever… I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.” The Spirit Seals the Presence • John 14 : 16 – The Spirit “to be with you forever.” • Ephesians 1 : 13-14 – The Spirit is “the pledge of our inheritance,” guaranteeing that God is with us until redemption is complete. New-Testament Assurance for Everyday Believers • Hebrews 13 : 5 – “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” • Romans 8 : 38-39 – Nothing “will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” • 2 Corinthians 4 : 8-9 – “Persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.” • 2 Timothy 4 : 17 – “But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me…” Living in the Light of His Presence • Rest in His character—because He cannot lie, His promise stands. • Recall these verses when fear whispers; speak them aloud. • Remember God’s presence is not tied to feelings; it is a settled fact. • Respond with courage and obedience, just as Solomon was urged: “Be strong and do it.” • Rejoice that the One who began the work in you will stay until it is finished. |
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