Jesus, the Eternal God, is your Refuge, Upholder, Protector, and Cherisher.

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Encouraging Devotionals

Jesus, the Eternal God, is your Refuge, Upholder, Protector, and Cherisher.

Jesus, the Eternal God, is your Refuge, Upholder, Protector, and Cherisher.

“The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms; He will thrust out the enemy from before you” (Deut 33:27)

“And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand.” (Jn 10:28)

“For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes [thalpo=tenderly care for and focus on] it, just as the Lord does the church.” (Eph 5:29)

“Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift [hupsoo] you up.” (Jm 4:10)

“Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt [hupsoo] you in due time” (1Pet 5:6)

“But we were gentle [epios] among you, just as a nursing mother cherishes [thalpo] her own children.” (1Thes 2:7)

“And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle [epios] to all, able to teach, patient” (2Tim 2:24)

“but the LORD upholds the righteous.” (Ps 37:17)

“The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD, and He delights in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; for the LORD upholds him with His hand.” (Ps 37:23-24)

“O God, You are my God…because You have been my help, therefore in the shadow of Your wings I will rejoice. My soul [nephesh] follows close behind You; Your right hand upholds me.” (Ps 63:1,7-8)

“The LORD upholds all who fall, and raises up all who are bowed down.” (Ps 145:14)

“For You, O LORD, will bless the righteous; with favor You will surround him as with a shield.” (Ps 5:12)

“For You have been a shelter for me, a strong tower from the enemy.” (Ps 61:3)

“The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.” (Prov 18:10)

“Keep me as the apple of Your eye; hide me under the shadow of Your wings” (Ps 17:8)

“How precious is Your lovingkindness, O God! Therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of Your wings.” (Ps 36:7)

“Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me! For my soul trusts in You; and in the shadow of Your wings I will make my refuge” (Ps 57:1)

“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” (Ps 91:1)

“Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, to God who alone is wise, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.” (1Tim 1:17)

Reading: Deut 31-34; Matt 27