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