Which other scriptures affirm God's protection and presence for the righteous? Psalm 140:13 — God’s Promise in Focus “Surely the righteous will praise Your name; the upright will dwell in Your presence.” God Shields the Righteous — Psalms • Psalm 91:1-2 — “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High shall abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the LORD, ‘You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.’” • Psalm 91:9-11 — “Because you have made the LORD your dwelling—my refuge, the Most High—no evil will befall you, no plague will approach your tent. For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.” • Psalm 34:7 — “The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and He delivers them.” • Psalm 34:17-19 — “The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears; He delivers them from all their troubles… Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him from them all.” • 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; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.” • 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 125:1-2 — “Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion; it cannot be moved but abides forever. As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds His people, both now and forevermore.” Protection in the Law and Prophets • Deuteronomy 31:6 — “Be strong and courageous… 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 and will be with you.” • Exodus 14:14 — “The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.” • Isaiah 41:10 — “Do not fear, for I am with you… I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” • Isaiah 43:1-2 — “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you… When you pass through the waters, I will be with you… the flames will not consume you.” • Nahum 1:7 — “The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of distress; He cares for those who trust in Him.” • Proverbs 18:10 — “The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.” Presence Secured in Christ • Matthew 28:20 — “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” • John 10:27-29 — “My sheep listen to My voice… no one can snatch them out of My hand.” • 2 Thessalonians 3:3 — “But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.” • 2 Timothy 4:18 — “The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom.” • Hebrews 13:5-6 — “I will never leave you nor forsake you… The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid.” • 1 John 4:4 — “The One who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.” • 1 Peter 3:12 — “For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their prayer.” Living Out the Promise Today • Stand on these verses as literally true; they are God’s declared reality for every believer. • Let praise replace worry—His presence is not a feeling but a fact. • Run to His “strong tower” whenever fear surfaces; speak His Word aloud. • Remember: the same God who surrounded Jerusalem surrounds you—now and forever. |
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