What other scriptures emphasize God's protective presence like in Zechariah 2:3? The Promise in Zechariah 2 “ ‘Jerusalem will be a city without walls because of the multitude of men and livestock within it. For I will be a wall of fire around it,’ declares the LORD, ‘and I will be the glory within it.’ ” (Zechariah 2:4-5) Psalms: Songs of Surrounding Safety • 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 121:5-8 — “The LORD is your keeper… The LORD will guard you from all evil; He will preserve your soul.” • Psalm 34:7 — “The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and he delivers them.” • Psalm 125:2 — “As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds His people, both now and forevermore.” • Psalm 46:1 — “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” Wisdom Literature: Refuge Illustrated • Proverbs 18:10 — “The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.” The Law & Historical Books: God Goes With and Before • Deuteronomy 31:6 — “Be strong and courageous… for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.” • Joshua 1:9 — “Do not be afraid… for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” • 2 Kings 6:16-17 — Elisha: “Do not be afraid, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” God opens the servant’s eyes to see the fiery heavenly army. • Daniel 6:22 — “My God sent His angel and shut the lions’ mouths; they have not harmed me…” Prophets: Assurance Amid Threat • Isaiah 41:10 — “Do not fear, for I am with you… I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” • Isaiah 43:1-2 — “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you… When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned.” The Gospels: Jesus, Our Living Wall of Fire • Matthew 28:20 — “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” • John 10:28-29 — “No one can snatch them out of My hand… No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand.” Epistles: Protection for the Church Today • Romans 8:31 — “If God is for us, who can be against us?” • 2 Thessalonians 3:3 — “The Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.” • 1 Peter 1:5 — Believers “are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed…” • 1 John 4:4 — “Greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.” Key Takeaways • From Genesis to Revelation, God consistently pledges to surround, shield, and stay with His people. • His protection is personal (“I will be with you”), powerful (“a wall of fire”), and perpetual (“to the very end of the age”). • Because He never changes, the same protective presence promised in Zechariah 2 remains ours in Christ today. |
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