Protection (2/2)

The LORD is good, an unfailing refuge in a time of distress… Nahum 1:7

The Lord is good, an unfailing refuge in a time of distress. He takes care of those who place their trust in him. Nahum 1:7	The Lord is good, a strong refuge when trouble comes. He is close to those who trust in him. goodness safety trust
The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory forever and ever. Amen. 2 Timothy 4:18	Yes, and the Lord will deliver me from every evil attack and will bring me safely into his heavenly Kingdom. All glory to God forever and ever! Amen. evil heaven worship

And learn to do good. Pursue justice and rescue the oppressed; listen to the plea of the orphan and defend the widow. Isaiah 1:17	Learn to do good. Seek justice. Help the oppressed. Defend the cause of orphans. Fight for the rights of widows. righteousness neighbor widows
The Lord redeems the lives of those who serve him; no one will be condemned who takes refuge in him. Psalm 34:23	But the Lord will redeem those who serve him. No one who takes refuge in him will be condemned. salvation life serving
He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress, so that I stand ever unshaken. Psalm 62:3	He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will never be shaken. salvation reliability safety
The way of God is blameless; the Lord’s promise has proved true. He is a shield to all who take refuge in him. 2 Samuel 22:31	God’s way is perfect. All the Lord’s promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to him for protection. blameless Word of God
For he guards the paths of justice and keeps watch over the way of his faithful ones. Proverbs 2:8	He guards the paths of the just and protects those who are faithful to him. righteousness obedience faithfulness
The prudent man perceives danger and seeks shelter, while the simple continue forward and pay the penalty. Proverbs 27:12	A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. mind safety punishment
They will never again experience hunger or thirst, nor will the sun or any scorching heat cause them discomfort. For the Lamb who is at the center of the throne will be their shepherd. He will guide them to springs of living water, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes. Revelation 7:16-17	They will never again be hungry or thirsty; they will never be scorched by the heat of the sun. For the Lamb on the throne will be their Shepherd. He will lead them to springs of life-giving water. And God will wipe every tear from their eyes. encouragement sadness comforter
O Lord, do not withhold your mercy from me; may your kindness and your truth keep me safe forever. Psalm 40:12	Lord, don’t hold back your tender mercies from me. Let your unfailing love and faithfulness always protect me. love reliability mercy
Therefore, put on the armor of God, so that you will be able to hold fast on the evil day and to hold your ground with all your strength. Ephesians 6:13	Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. evil devil temptation
The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of distress. Psalm 9:10	The Lord is a shelter for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. safety
If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy that person. For the temple of God is holy, and you are that temple. 1 Corinthians 3:17	God will destroy anyone who destroys this temple. For God’s temple is holy, and you are that temple. church community holiness
And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. Matthew 6:13	And don’t let us yield to temptation, but rescue us from the evil one. temptation desires evil
He reserves his wisdom for the upright and is a shield to those who lead blameless lives. Proverbs 2:7	He grants a treasure of common sense to the honest. He is a shield to those who walk with integrity. righteousness blessing blameless
Love does not rejoice over wrongdoing but rejoices in the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 1 Corinthians 13:6-7	It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. love truth evil
He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress, so that I stand unshaken. Psalm 62:7	He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will not be shaken. trust heart
The Lord then said, “Very well. All that he has is in your power. However, you may not lay a hand upon him.” So Satan went forth from the presence of the Lord. Job 1:12	“All right, you may test him,” the Lord said to Satan. “Do whatever you want with everything he possesses, but don’t harm him physically.” So Satan left the Lord’s presence. devil almighty evil
The Lord watches over the stranger and sustains the fatherless and the widow, but he blocks the way of the wicked. Psalm 146:9	The Lord protects the foreigners among us. He cares for the orphans and widows, but he frustrates the plans of the wicked. orphans widows punishment
Truly, you bless the righteous, O Lord; you surround them with your goodwill as with a shield. Psalm 5:13	For you bless the godly, O Lord; you surround them with your shield of love. blessing righteousness
You, O Lord, are light for my lamp; O my God, you make my darkness turn to light. Psalm 18:29	You light a lamp for me. The Lord, my God, lights up my darkness. dependence light
Seek the Lord, all you humble of the land who obey his commands. Seek righteousness, seek humility; then perhaps you may find shelter on the day of the Lord’s anger. Zephaniah 2:3	Seek the Lord, all who are humble, and follow his commands. Seek to do what is right and to live humbly. Perhaps even yet the Lord will protect you— protect you from his anger on that day of destruction. seeking humility righteousness