Protection (2/2)

The LORD is good, a strong refuge when trouble comes. He is… Nahum 1:7

The Lord is good,
a strong refuge when trouble comes.
He is close to those who trust in him.
Nahum 1:7 goodness safety trust
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.
2 Timothy 4:18 evil heaven worship

Learn to do good.
Seek justice.
Help the oppressed.
Defend the cause of orphans.
Fight for the rights of widows.
Isaiah 1:17 righteousness neighbor widows
But the Lord will redeem those who serve him.
No one who takes refuge in him will be condemned.
Psalm 34:22 salvation life serving
He alone is my rock and my salvation,
my fortress where I will never be shaken.
Psalm 62:2 salvation reliability safety
God’s way is perfect.
All the Lord’s promises prove true.
He is a shield for all who look to him for protection.
2 Samuel 22:31 blameless Word of God
He guards the paths of the just
and protects those who are faithful to him.
Proverbs 2:8 righteousness obedience faithfulness
A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions.
The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.
Proverbs 27:12 mind safety punishment
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.
Revelation 7:16-17 encouragement sadness comforter
Lord, don’t hold back your tender mercies from me.
Let your unfailing love and faithfulness always protect me.
Psalm 40:11 love reliability mercy
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.
Ephesians 6:13 evil devil temptation
The Lord is a shelter for the oppressed,
a refuge in times of trouble.
Psalm 9:9 safety
God will destroy anyone who destroys this temple. For God’s temple is holy, and you are that temple.
1 Corinthians 3:17 church community holiness
He grants a treasure of common sense to the honest.
He is a shield to those who walk with integrity.
Proverbs 2:7 righteousness blessing blameless
And don’t let us yield to temptation,
but rescue us from the evil one.
Matthew 6:13 temptation desires evil
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.
1 Corinthians 13:6-7 love truth evil
He alone is my rock and my salvation,
my fortress where I will not be shaken.
Psalm 62:6 trust heart
For you bless the godly, O Lord;
you surround them with your shield of love.
Psalm 5:12 blessing righteousness
“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.
Job 1:12 devil almighty evil
The Lord protects the foreigners among us.
He cares for the orphans and widows,
but he frustrates the plans of the wicked.
Psalm 146:9 orphans widows punishment
You light a lamp for me.
The Lord, my God, lights up my darkness.
Psalm 18:28 dependence light
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.
Zephaniah 2:3 seeking humility righteousness
Such people will not be overcome by evil.
Those who are righteous will be long remembered.
Psalm 112:6 righteousness