Tag Archive | protection

Wisdom unto Salvation

Sep17

For wisdom is protection just as money is protection, But the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the lives of its possessors.
Ecclesiastes 7:12 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/ecc.7.12.NASB1995

Both wisdom and money can protect  you in life but you can’t buy yourself into eternal life. Wisdom leads you to real life, salvation found in Jesus Christ.

and that from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 3:15 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/2ti.3.15.NASB1995

She (wisdom) is a tree of life to those who take hold of her, And happy are all who hold her fast.
Proverbs 3:18 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/pro.3.18.NASB1995

🌹For he who finds me (wisdom) finds life And obtains favor from the Lord.
Proverbs 8:35 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/pro.8.35.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Eternity: Devastation or Bliss?

Aug26

Come now, you rich, weep and howl for your miseries which are coming upon you. . . . .

Behold, the pay of the laborers who mowed your fields, and which has been withheld by you, cries out against you; and the outcry of those who did the harvesting has reached the ears of the Lord of Sabaoth (Hosts).
You have lived luxuriously on the earth and led a life of wanton pleasure; you have fattened your hearts in a day of slaughter. You have condemned and put to death the righteous man; he does not resist you.
James 5:1, 4-6 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/jas.5.1-6.NASB1995

The world is full of self-seekers; seeking their own pleasures and desires. People who want and will not let anyone stand in their way until they get it. Seeking the wealth and pleasures of this world. But in the end the consequences are eternal devastation.
The Christian life is not a life without struggles, challenges, nor ridicule – disdain, mockery, scorn, sarcasm, taunting – from the world we live in. But we have a God we can run to who understands. Who gives strength for the day, peace in the turmoil, contentment, joy, His eternal love and protection and eternal bliss.

🌹Which eternity are you seeking?

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Salvation Thanks

Nov5

Sing to the Lord, all the earth; Proclaim good tidings of His salvation from day to day.
1 Chronicles 16:23 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/1ch.16.23.NASB1995

Sing to the Lord, bless His name; Proclaim good tidings of His salvation from day to day.
Psalms 96:2 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.96.2.NASB1995

I  thank God for His eternal salvation AND I thank Him for the daily salvation that takes place outside my knowledge or understanding. God is always with us. He will never leave us. He is our protection.
So, Lord . . .

🌹My mouth shall tell of Your righteousness And of Your salvation all day long; For I do not know the sum (numbers) of them.
Psalms 71:15 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.71.15.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

In Whom is Your Reliance?

Jun19

Or let him rely on My protection, Let him make peace with Me, Let him make peace with Me.”
Isaiah 27:5 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.27.5.NASB1995

For You have been a defense for the helpless, A defense for the needy in his distress, A refuge from the storm, a shade from the heat; For the breath of the ruthless Is like a rain storm against a wall.
Isaiah 25:4 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.25.4.NASB1995

“Yield now and be at peace with Him; Thereby good will come to you.
Job 22:21 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/job.22.21.NASB1995

Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid; For the Lord God is my strength and song, And He has become my salvation.”
Isaiah 12:2 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.12.2.NASB1995

Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
Romans 5:1 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/rom.5.1.NASB1995

🌹The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace, Because he trusts in You.
Isaiah 26:3 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.26.3.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Trust

Jul14

Trust in Him at all times, O people; Pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us. Selah.
Psalms 62:8 NASB

God can be trusted at all times, so pour out your heart to the Lord God. He is understanding and caring. He is not a gossip so your words are safe with Him. God is a refuge, shelter, protection for us.

casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.
1 Peter 5:7 NASB

Cast your burden upon the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken.
Psalms 55:22 NASB

🌹Trust in the Lord forever, For in God the Lord, we have an everlasting Rock.
Isaiah 26:4 NASB

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon

Never Satisfied

Mar15

Egypt – the Israelites, God’s people, were grumbling about the severe condition of slavery they were in. God sends help. God provides an abundance of trinkets and supplies to send them away from this burden.

God provides protection. God shows the way. They experience miraculous things. Then it happened. Discontentment. Boredom. It becomes all about “ME”!

The sons of Israel said to them, “Would that we had died by the Lord’s hand in the land of Egypt, when we sat by the pots of meat, when we ate bread to the full; for you have brought us out into this wilderness to kill this whole assembly with hunger.”
Exodus 16:3 NASB

The people spoke against God and Moses, “Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? For there is no food and no water, and we loathe this miserable food.”
Numbers 21:5 NASB

When the focus turns from God to “me” it is so easy to forget what God has done; to remember from where He has brought me, to where I am now. He has a plan for each of His children, and it isn’t “to kill this whole assembly”.

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.
John 10:10 NASB

And I have to chuckle at, “there is no food or water” and in the same sentence ” we loathe this miserable food”.
Aren’t we like that too? We don’t lack God’s provision, we just don’t like how it is dished out. This is especially evident in trials and tribulations.
What we need to remember is that God is still the same God in all situations. He can be trusted that what He is doing in our lives is for our good and His glory!! No doubt.

🌹Are you satisfied in God? Trusting God in all situations?

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon

My Refuge

Apr8

Protect me, God, for I take refuge in You.
Psalm 16:1

Show Your wonderful faithfulness, Savior of those who take refuge at Your right hand From those who rise up against them.  Keep me as the apple of the eye; Hide me in the shadow of Your wings
Psalms 17:7‭-‬8 NASB

In You, Lord , I have taken refuge; Let me never be put to shame; In Your righteousness rescue me.
Psalms 31:1 NASB

🌹 By Your faithfulness and righteousness, Lord God, I find refuge.

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon

Apple of His Eye

Sep3

Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him, On those who hope for His lovingkindness,
Psalms 33:18 NASB

Wow! To think that God’s eye is upon me is enough for me to fear, be in reverential awe of, Him. Who am I that the Holy God of the universe would have His eye on me?! It is enough to draw me close to and hope for His lovingkindness.

When we draw close, seek Him, stand before Him in reverential awe we are right in the midst of His love, kindness, protection and guidance.

I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you. Psalms 32:8 NASB

Do you realize how precious you are to God? He will fight for you. He will protect you. He will teach you. He will guide you. Guide your EVERY step. Will you let Him?

For thus says the Lord of hosts, “After glory He has sent me against the nations which plunder you, for he who touches you, touches the apple of His eye.
Zechariah 2:8 NASB

🌹Keep me as the apple of the eye; Hide me in the shadow of Your wings.
Psalms 17:8 NASB

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon

For You Are God

Dec18

Teach me to do Your will,
For You are my God;
Let Your good Spirit lead me on level ground.
11 For the sake of Your name, O Lord, revive me.
In Your righteousness bring my soul out of trouble.
12 And in Your lovingkindness, cut off my enemies
And destroy all those who afflict my soul,
For I am Your servant. — Psalm 143:10-12

You are my God and I am your servant. Teach me Your will. Lead me. Revive me. Protect me. All for the sake of Your name. Your glory. Your will. Your purpose. Your righteousness. Your lovingkindness.

Amen

Continually seeking Him,

Sharon

Psalm 146

Jan2

Praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord, O my soul!
2 I will praise the Lord while I live;
I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.
3 Do not trust in princes,
In mortal man, in whom there is no salvation.
4 His spirit departs, he returns to the earth;
In that very day his thoughts perish.
5 How blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob,
Whose hope is in the Lord his God,
6 Who made heaven and earth,
The sea and all that is in them;
Who keeps faith forever;
7 Who executes justice for the oppressed;
Who gives food to the hungry.
The Lord sets the prisoners free.

8 The Lord opens the eyes of the blind;
The Lord raises up those who are bowed down;
The Lord loves the righteous;
9 The Lord protects the strangers;
He supports the fatherless and the widow,
But He thwarts the way of the wicked.
10 The Lord will reign forever,
Your God, O Zion, to all generations.
Praise the Lord! — Psalm 146