Which other scriptures emphasize God's watchfulness over those who fear Him? Key Verse “Surely the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear Him, on those whose hope is in His loving devotion.” (Psalm 33:18) Thread Through Scripture: God’s Vigilant Eyes From Genesis to Revelation, the same truth resounds: those who revere the Lord never drift outside His sight or His care. Psalms: Songs of Confidence • Psalm 34:15 — “The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry.” • Psalm 32:8 — “I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you.” • Psalm 121:3-4 — “He will not allow your foot to slip; your Protector will not slumber. Behold, the Protector of Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.” • Psalm 139:2-3 — “You know when I sit and when I rise; You understand my thoughts from afar. You search out my path and my lying down; You are aware of all my ways.” • Psalm 145:20 — “The LORD preserves all who love Him, but all the wicked He will destroy.” Wisdom Literature: A Father’s Steady Gaze • Proverbs 15:3 — “The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good.” • Proverbs 3:26 — “For the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from the snare.” • Job 36:7 — “He does not take His eyes off the righteous, but He enthrones them with kings and exalts them forever.” Historical & Prophetic Books: Eyes That Roam, Arms That Guard • 2 Chronicles 16:9 — “For the eyes of the LORD roam to and fro over all the earth to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose hearts are fully devoted to Him.” • Deuteronomy 11:12 — “It is a land that the LORD your God cares for; the eyes of the LORD are continually upon it from the beginning of the year to its end.” • Isaiah 27:3 — “I, the LORD, am its keeper; I water it continually. I guard it day and night so no one may disturb it.” • 1 Samuel 2:9 — “He guards the steps of His faithful ones, but the wicked perish in darkness, for by strength shall no man prevail.” • Nahum 1:7 — “The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of distress; He cares for those who trust in Him.” New Testament Assurance • Matthew 10:29-31 — “Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. And even the hairs of your head are all numbered. So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.” • 1 Peter 3:12 — “For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their request. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” Living Under His Watchful Care • God’s watchfulness is personal — He numbers the hairs of our heads. • It is continuous — He never slumbers nor sleeps. • It is purposeful — He watches “to show Himself strong” for those who are fully devoted to Him. • It is comforting — every cry, every need, every step is seen and secured. The same Lord who fixed His eyes on Noah in the flood, on Israel in the wilderness, and on David in the valley now fixes His eyes on all who fear Him. Rest today in the unwavering gaze of the One whose loving devotion never fails. |
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