Which other scriptures emphasize God's role as protector and source of confidence? Stepping Off from Proverbs 3:26 “For the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from the snare.” The verse lays down two unwavering truths: • The Lord Himself is our confidence—He doesn’t merely give confidence, He is confidence. • He actively keeps our footing secure, shielding us from traps we may not even see. Echoes in the Psalms: Songs of Safety • Psalm 27:1 – “The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread?” • Psalm 18:2 – “The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” • Psalm 46:1 – “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.” • Psalm 91:1-4 – “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty… He will cover you with His feathers; under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and rampart.” • Psalm 121:1-3 – “My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not allow your foot to slip; your Protector will not slumber.” • Psalm 62:1-2, 8 – “He alone is my rock and my salvation… Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is our refuge.” Prophets Painting the Same Picture • Isaiah 26:3-4 – “You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You… GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal.” • 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 43:2 – “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you… When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned.” • Jeremiah 17:7-8 – “Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is the LORD. He is like a tree planted by the waters… it does not fear when heat comes.” • Nahum 1:7 – “The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of distress; He cares for those who trust in Him.” Wisdom and Historical Writings Confirm • Proverbs 18:10 – “The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.” • 2 Samuel 22:31 – “As for God, His way is perfect… He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.” New Testament Assurance • 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.” • Hebrews 13:5-6 – “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you… ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid.’” • Romans 8:31 – “If God is for us, who can be against us?” • John 10:28-29 – “No one can snatch them out of My hand… No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand.” • Matthew 28:20 – “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Putting It All Together Scripture speaks with one voice: God’s protection is not abstract but personal, active, and unfailing. Every covenant era—patriarchs, prophets, psalmists, apostles—records the same reality. Believers stand secure because the living God Himself stands guard. In every season, confidence is never self-confidence; it is God-confidence, rooted in His unbreakable word and unwavering presence. |
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