Shielded: ‘In Your Arms Forever’

Manifested:
“His love for mankind”

“(not because of any righteous works
we had done,

but because of his own mercy).”
 Tit. 3:4, 5.

“To what end?

So that just as sin ruled as king with death,
so also undeserved kindness might rule as king

through righteousness

leading to everlasting life
through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
 Rom. 5:21.

“For the wages sin pays is death,

but the gift God gives is everlasting life
by Christ Jesus our Lord.”
 Rom. 6:23.

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“My God is my rock,
in whom I take refuge,

My shield and my horn of salvation,*

(Or “my powerful savior.”)

my secure refuge*
(Or “secure height.”)

And my place to flee,
my savior;

you who save me from violence.”
 2 Sam. 22:3.

***

“Be courageous,
and may your heart be strong,

All you who are waiting for Jehovah.”
 Ps. 31:24.

“He is a shield to those taking refuge in him.” Prov. 30:5.

***

“Jehovah is my strength and my shield;
In him my heart trusts.

I have received his help, and my heart rejoices,
So I will praise him with my song.

Jehovah is a strength for his people;
He is a stronghold,

bringing grand salvation to his anointed one.

Save your people,
and bless your inheritance.

Shepherd them and carry them
in your arms forever.”
 Ps. 28:7-9.

KEEP ON THE WATCH!

Whom Can You Trust?—⁠What Does the Bible Say?
People are disappointed when those who are supposed to be trustworthy let them down. Many have lost trust in . . .

political leaders who put their own interests ahead of the needs of the people.

media outlets that fail to report the news fairly and accurately.

scientists who do not act in the public’s best interest.

religious leaders who are deeply involved in supporting politics rather than in representing God.

People are right to be cautious about whom they trust. The Bible warns:

  “Don’t put your trust in human leaders; no human being can save you.”—Psalm 146:3, Good News Translation.

Someone you can trust
  The Bible identifies someone you can trust: Jesus Christ. He was not just a good man who lived many centuries ago. God appointed Jesus to “rule as King . . . , and there will be no end to his Kingdom.” (Luke 1:32, 33) Jesus is King of God’s Kingdom, a government now ruling from heaven.—Matthew 6:10.

To learn why you can trust Jesus, read the articles “Who Is the King of God’s Kingdom?” and “What Will God’s Kingdom Accomplish?”

A book you can trust
The Bible has much to say about Jesus’ life and many other important topics. This unique book contains valuable information you can trust. To find out for yourself, we warmly invite you to sign up for our free Bible study course. This interactive course comes with all the study materials you will need and the assistance of a personal instructor. Among other things, you will learn about the kind of person Jesus is and about what he has done, is doing, and will do in the future.


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