Which other scriptures emphasize God's deliverance and protection for believers? Promises of Rescue in Jeremiah 15:21 “I will deliver you from the hand of the wicked, and redeem you from the grasp of the ruthless.” God’s Protection Celebrated in the Psalms • Psalm 34:17 – “The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears; He delivers them from all their troubles.” • Psalm 46:1 – “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” • Psalm 91:3-4 – “He will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly plague. He will cover you with His feathers; under His wings you will find refuge.” • 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.” Promises Through the Prophets • Isaiah 41:10 – “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. 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, and through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned.” • Nahum 1:7 – “The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of distress; He cares for those who trust in Him.” Historical Examples of Deliverance • Exodus 14:13-14 – “Moses said to the people, ‘Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the LORD’s salvation… The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.’” • 2 Chronicles 20:17 – “You need not fight this battle. Take up your positions, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD.” • Daniel 6:27 – “He delivers and rescues; He performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth. He has delivered Daniel from the power of the lions.” Promises in the Gospels and Acts • Luke 21:18-19 – “Yet not a hair of your head will perish. By your patient endurance you will gain your souls.” • John 10:28 – “I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand.” • Acts 12:11 – “Now I know for sure that the Lord has sent His angel and rescued me from Herod’s grasp.” Ongoing Assurance in the Epistles • 1 Corinthians 10:13 – “God is faithful; He will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you can bear. But with the temptation He will also provide an escape.” • 2 Thessalonians 3:3 – “The Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and protect 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.” • 2 Peter 2:9 – “Then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials.” Living in the Promise Today • Trust God’s unchanging character: what He declared in Jeremiah 15:21 He continues to declare. • Recall specific promises when fear rises; speak them aloud. • Rest in His proven track record—from Exodus to Paul’s letters—knowing He is both willing and able to protect and deliver His people. |
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