Proteção e segurança: refúgio e amparo nas crises
Refúgio e fortaleza nas horas de aflição
A proteção de Deus não significa ausência de dificuldades, mas a certeza de amparo no meio delas. Quem busca refúgio no Senhor encontra abrigo seguro contra o medo, força nas crises e descanso para o coração.
(46-1) For the Leader; a Psalm of the sons of Korah; upon Alamoth. A Song. (46-2) God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.(Psalms 46:1)
O thou that dwellest in the covert of the Most High, and abidest in the shadow of the Almighty; I will say of the LORD, who is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust,(Psalms 91:1,2)
He will cover thee with His pinions, and under His wings shalt thou take refuge; His truth is a shield and a buckler.(Psalms 91:4)
A thousand may fall at Thy side, and ten thousand at Thy right hand; it shall not come nigh thee.(Psalms 91:7)
For thou hast made the LORD who is my refuge, even the Most High, thy habitation. There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy tent.(Psalms 91:9,10)
A Psalm of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?(Psalms 27:1)
(62-3) He only is my rock and my salvation, my high tower, I shall not be greatly moved.(Psalms 62:2)
(9-10) The LORD also will be a high tower for the oppressed, a high tower in times of trouble;(Psalms 9:9)
O Senhor como escudo diante da oposição
Quando Davi compôs o Salmo 3 ao fugir do próprio filho, sua segurança não vinha do número de soldados, mas de saber que Deus sustentava a sua cabeça erguida. O Senhor se interpõe entre você e o que tenta derrubar sua fé.
(3-4) But thou, O LORD, art a shield about me; my glory, and the lifter up of my head.(Psalms 3:3)
(3-1) A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son. (3-2) LORD, how many are mine adversaries become! Many are they that rise up against me. (3-3) Many there are that say of my soul: 'There is no salvation for him in God.' Selah (3-4) But thou, O LORD, art a shield about me; my glory, and the lifter up of my head. (3-5) With my voice I call unto the LORD, and He answereth me out of His holy mountain. Selah (3-6) I lay me down, and I sleep; I awake, for the LORD sustaineth me. (3-7) I am not afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.(Psalms 3:1-6)
(18-31) As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is tried; He is a shield unto all them that take refuge in Him.(Psalms 18:30)
(18-36) Thou hast also given me Thy shield of salvation, and Thy right hand hath holden me up; and Thy condescension hath made me great. (18-37) Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, and my feet have not slipped.(Psalms 18:35,36)
(5-12) So shall all those that take refuge in Thee rejoice, they shall ever shout for joy, and Thou shalt shelter them; let them also that love Thy name exult in Thee. (5-13) For Thou dost bless the righteous; O LORD, Thou dost encompass him with favour as with a shield.(Psalms 5:11,12)
As for me, I call upon Thee, for Thou wilt answer me, O God; incline Thine ear unto me, hear my speech. Make passing great Thy mercies, O Thou that savest by Thy right hand from assailants them that take refuge in Thee. Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me in the shadow of Thy wings, From the wicked that oppress, my deadly enemies, that compass me about.(Psalms 17:6-9)
Thou art my hiding-place; Thou wilt preserve me from the adversary; with songs of deliverance Thou wilt compass me about. Selah(Psalms 32:7)
A Psalm of David. Blessed be the LORD my Rock, who traineth my hands for war, and my fingers for battle; My lovingkindness, and my fortress, my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield, and He in whom I take refuge; who subdueth my people under me.(Psalms 144:1,2)
Provisão e sustento contra a incerteza de amanhã
O medo do futuro e a angústia da escassez perdem força diante do Deus que sustenta a vida a cada dia. Buscar o Reino em primeiro lugar reorganiza as prioridades e devolve a paz material e espiritual.
A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.(Psalms 23:1)
(34-11) The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger; but they that seek the LORD want not any good thing.(Psalms 34:10)
Trust in the LORD, and do good; dwell in the land, and cherish faithfulness.(Psalms 37:3)
I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.(Psalms 37:25)
Guarda contínua em cada passo do caminho
Quem enfrenta dias cheios ou caminhos perigosos encontra no Salmo 121 o lembrete de que o Deus de Israel não dorme. Ele acompanha a sua saída e a sua chegada em todo tempo.
A Song of Ascents. I will lift up mine eyes unto the mountains: from whence shall my help come? My help cometh from the LORD, who made heaven and earth. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved; He that keepeth thee will not slumber. Behold, He that keepeth Israel doth neither slumber nor sleep. The LORD is thy keeper; the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand. The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night. The LORD shall keep thee from all evil; He shall keep thy soul. The LORD shall guard thy going out and thy coming in, from this time forth and for ever.(Psalms 121:1-8)
(34-8) The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear Him, and delivereth them.(Psalms 34:7)
(34-23) The LORD redeemeth the soul of His servants; and none of them that take refuge in Him shall be desolate.(Psalms 34:22)
Michtam of David. Keep me, O God; for I have taken refuge in Thee.(Psalms 16:1)
I have set the LORD always before me; surely He is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.(Psalms 16:8)
(20-1) For the Leader. A Psalm of David. (20-2) The LORD answer thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob set thee up on high; (20-3) Send forth thy help from the sanctuary, and support thee out of Zion;(Psalms 20:1,2)
O keep my soul, and deliver me; let me not be ashamed, for I have taken refuge in Thee. Let integrity and uprightness preserve me, because I wait for Thee.(Psalms 25:20,21)
A horse is a vain thing for safety; neither doth it afford escape by its great strength. Behold, the eye of the LORD is toward them that fear Him, toward them that wait for His mercy; To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine.(Psalms 33:17-19)
Our soul hath waited for the LORD; He is our help and our shield.(Psalms 33:20)
Confiança inabalável e passos firmes
O livro de Provérbios ensina que o nome do Senhor é como uma torre inexpugnável: quem corre para ele encontra proteção real contra a instabilidade humana e as armadilhas da rotina.
The LORD is for me; I will not fear; what can man do unto me?(Psalms 118:6)
It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man.(Psalms 118:8)
The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is set up on high.(Proverbs 18:10)
For the LORD will be thy confidence, and will keep thy foot from being caught.(Proverbs 3:26)
He that walketh uprightly walketh securely; but he that perverteth his ways shall be found out.(Proverbs 10:9)
In the fear of the LORD a man hath strong confidence; and his children shall have a place of refuge.(Proverbs 14:26)
Every word of God is tried; He is a shield unto them that take refuge in Him.(Proverbs 30:5)
For the LORD giveth wisdom, out of His mouth cometh knowledge and discernment; He layeth up sound wisdom for the upright, He is a shield to them that walk in integrity; That He may guard the paths of justice, and preserve the way of His godly ones.(Proverbs 2:6-8)
A certeza da presença divina nas batalhas
Moisés e Josué enfrentaram cenários impossíveis ancorados numa única garantia: o Senhor ia com eles. A presença de Deus é o que dissipa a solidão e renova a coragem nos momentos mais difíceis.
Be strong and of good courage, fear not, nor be affrighted at them; for the LORD thy God, He it is that doth go with thee; He will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.'(Deuteronomy 31:6)
The eternal God is a dwelling-place, and underneath are the everlasting arms; and He thrust out the enemy from before thee, and said: 'Destroy.'(Deuteronomy 33:27)
The LORD will fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.'(Exodus 14:14)
The mind stayed on Thee Thou keepest in perfect peace; because it trusteth in Thee.(Isaiah 26:3)
Even to old age I am the same, and even to hoar hairs will I carry you; I have made, and I will bear; yea, I will carry, and will deliver.(Isaiah 46:4)
No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their due reward from Me, saith the LORD.(Isaiah 54:17)
The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and He knoweth them that take refuge in Him.(Nahum 1:7)
Promessas de cuidado eterno em Cristo
Jesus ensina que até os fios de cabelo da nossa cabeça estão contados. Se o Pai cuida dos pássaros, nada nesta vida pode arrancar você das mãos dele ou separar você do seu amor.
Paz e repouso para a mente cansada
Dormir em paz no fim de um dia exaustivo é um ato de confiança. Quando você coloca a cabeça no travesseiro, Deus continua trabalhando e sustentando tudo o que você precisou soltar.
(4-9) In peace will I both lay me down and sleep; for Thou, LORD, makest me dwell alone in safety.(Psalms 4:8)
(55-23) Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and He will sustain thee; He will never suffer the righteous to be moved.(Psalms 55:22)
(59-17) But as for me, I will sing of Thy strength; yea, I will sing aloud of Thy mercy in the morning; for Thou hast been my high tower, and a refuge in the day of my distress.(Psalms 59:16)
Thou art my covert and my shield; in Thy word do I hope.(Psalms 119:114)
The LORD will accomplish that which concerneth me; Thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever; forsake not the work of Thine own hands.(Psalms 138:8)
For I have satiated the weary soul, and every pining soul have I replenished.(Jeremiah 31:25)
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