Which other scriptures emphasize God's protection from evil forces? Jesus’ Heart in John 17:15 • “I am not asking that You take them out of the world, but that You keep them from the evil one.” (John 17:15) • Our Lord doesn’t pray for escape but for divine guarding right where life happens. Old Testament Foundations • Psalm 91:3–4 — “For 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 91:9–12 — “Because you have made the LORD your dwelling... He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.” • Psalm 121:7 — “The LORD will guard you from all evil; He will preserve your soul.” • Isaiah 54:17 — “No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you.” • Psalm 34:7 — “The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and he delivers them.” • Proverbs 18:10 — “The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.” Angelic Protection Highlight • 2 Kings 6:16-17 — “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them… and behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire.” • Psalm 91:11-12 connects directly with this unseen heavenly guard, echoing Jesus’ confidence in the Father’s keeping power. Spiritual Armor for the Battle • Ephesians 6:11-13 — “Put on the full armor of God, so that you can stand against the schemes of the devil.” – Belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, gospel shoes, shield of faith, helmet of salvation, sword of the Spirit. • James 4:7 — “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” New Testament Promises of Deliverance • 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.” • 1 John 5:18 — “Everyone born of God keeps himself, and the evil one cannot touch him.” • Matthew 6:13 — “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.” • 1 Peter 1:5 — “Who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation ready to be revealed.” Living Under the Shield Today • Stay in Christ’s word (John 15:7) – protection flows from abiding. • Stand in God’s armor daily – active faith engages the promise. • Rest in His faithfulness – every cited verse anchors back to Jesus’ prayer that the Father Himself guards His people. Key Takeaways • God’s protection is both promised and practical—angelic, spiritual, and personal. • Scripture consistently ties deliverance to active trust and obedience. • John 17:15 is not isolated; it harmonizes with a rich tapestry of verses declaring that the Lord keeps His own from the evil one while they shine in a dark world. |
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