Protection
The theme of protection in the Bible: refuge, trust and a God who watches over in hard times. Reassuring chapters from the psalms to the prophets.
Protection is often expressed in the Bible through the language of refuge, courage and trust in God. The chapters below show, from different angles, the God who watches over in hard days, his faithfulness and his nearness. Each link takes you straight to the reading page.
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- Psalms 27
A psalm of confidence opening with 'The LORD is my light and my salvation,' voicing trust to take refuge in God and wait for him even amid fear.
- Psalms 46
- Psalms 91
A psalm of trust that portrays God as a refuge and shelter, weaving themes of safety and protection in the face of danger.
- Psalms 121
A pilgrim psalm that opens with 'Where does my help come from?' and voices trust in the God who watches over his people day and night.
- Isaiah 43
- 2 Thessalonians 3
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