Which other scriptures emphasize God's protection for those who love Him? God’s Promise in Psalm 145:20 “The LORD preserves all who love Him, but all the wicked He will destroy.” Love and Protection—A Linked Reality • Love for God is not a vague feeling; it is covenant loyalty that God answers with guarded care. • The psalmist states it plainly: everyone who sets affection on the LORD is kept. Old Testament Echoes of the Same Protection • Psalm 91:14-16 – “Because he loves Me, I will deliver him; because he knows My name, I will protect him. When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him. With long life I will satisfy him and show him My salvation.” • 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.” • Psalm 34:7 – “The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and he delivers them.” • Psalm 5:11-12 – “Spread Your protection over them, so those who love Your name may rejoice in You… You surround them with favor like a shield.” • Proverbs 18:10 – “The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.” • Deuteronomy 33:27 – “The eternal God is your dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms. He drives out the enemy before you, saying, ‘Destroy!’” • Isaiah 54:17 – “No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you…” New Testament Assurance of the Same Protection • John 10:27-29 – “My sheep listen to My voice… No one can snatch them out of My hand… No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand.” • 2 Thessalonians 3:3 – “But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.” • 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.” • Romans 8:35, 38-39 – “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?… neither death nor life… nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” What Ties These Passages Together? • God’s protection flows from His character—faithful, unchanging, almighty. • The recipients are those who love, fear, or trust Him—different expressions of the same heart posture. • Protection spans every arena: spiritual (deliverance from evil), emotional (peace in trouble), physical (guarded in danger), and eternal (secured salvation). Living in the Shelter of These Promises • Cultivate love for God through His Word—His promises become personal safeguards. • Run to His “strong tower” instantly when threats arise; it honors Him to rely on His care. • Rest—nothing can snatch you from His hand, now or forever. |
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