And it came to pass at that time, that Abimelech and Phichol the chief captain of his host spake unto Abraham, saying, Godiswiththeeinallthatthoudoest: Genesis 21:22
Joshua 1:9: “Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”
Deuteronomy 31:6: “Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”
Isaiah 41:10: “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
Psalm 23:4: “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.”
Matthew 28:20: “Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”
Hebrews 13:5: “Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.”
Genesis 28:15: “And, behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee in all places whither thou goest, and will bring thee again into this land; for I will not leave thee, until I have done that which I have spoken to thee of.”
These verses underscore the comforting notion that God is always present, guiding, and supporting those who trust in Him. Whether in times of hardship or joy, the message is clear: God is ever-present.
Joshua 1:9: "Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest."
“Have not I commanded thee?”: This is God reminding Joshua of His commands. It’s like saying, “Didn’t I tell you already?”
“Be strong and of a good courage”: God is telling Joshua to be brave and confident. He’s giving him a pep talk!
“be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed”: God is reassuring Joshua not to worry or be scared. It’s a way of saying, “Don’t stress, I’ve got your back.”
“for the LORD thy God is with thee”: This is the main reason Joshua shouldn’t be afraid. God is promising to be with him and support him.
“whithersoever thou goest”: This means “wherever you go.” So, no matter where Joshua goes, God’s saying He’ll be right there with him.
To put it in simpler terms: "Didn't I tell you? Be brave and confident, don't be scared or worried because God is with you wherever you go."
God It Is That Doth Go with Thee; He Will Not Fail Thee, nor Forsake Thee
Deuteronomy 31:6: "Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee."
“Be strong and of a good courage”: Just like before, this is a call to be brave and confident. It’s like a friend saying, “You got this!”
“fear not, nor be afraid of them”: This is a double reassurance not to be scared. God’s telling the Israelites not to be afraid of the people or challenges they’ll face.
“for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee”: This is the reason they shouldn’t be afraid. God is emphasizing that He’s the one who will be with them throughout their journey.
“he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee”: God promises two things here: He won’t let them down (won’t fail), and He won’t abandon them (won’t forsake). It’s like a best friend saying, “I’ll always be there for you.”
In simpler terms: "Be brave and don't be scared of anyone, because God is with you. He'll always be there and won't let you down."
Isaiah 41:10: "Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness."
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee”: This is a comforting start. God’s telling the listener not to be scared because He’s right there with them. Think of it like a buddy saying, “Don’t worry, I’m here with you.”
“be not dismayed; for I am thy God”: God’s emphasizing His role here. He’s reminding the listener that He’s not just anyone, He’s their God. It’s like saying, “Remember who’s got your back—it’s me!”
“I will strengthen thee”: God’s promising to give them strength. It’s as if He’s saying, “I’ll give you the power to get through this.”
“yea, I will help thee”: God’s reaffirming that He’ll assist. It’s another layer of reassurance, like, “Not only am I here, but I’ll also pitch in.”
“yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness”: This is a powerful image. The “right hand” is often seen as a symbol of power or authority. By saying He’ll uphold them with His right hand of righteousness, God’s promising to support them with all the goodness and fairness He represents.
To put it in simpler terms: "Don't be scared or worried, because I'm here with you. I'll give you strength, help you out, and support you with all the good I stand for."
I Will Fear No Evil: for Thou Art with Me
Psalm 23:4: "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me."
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death”: This paints a picture of someone going through a really tough or scary situation. It’s like saying, “Even when things look super dark and dangerous…”
“I will fear no evil”: The speaker’s saying they’re not afraid of anything bad that might happen. It’s a bold declaration, kinda like, “Bring it on! I’m not scared.”
“for thou art with me”: This is the reason they’re not afraid: because God is with them. It’s like a kid saying, “I’m not scared because my big sibling’s right here with me.”
“thy rod and thy staff they comfort me”: The “rod” and “staff” are symbols of protection and guidance that shepherds use with their sheep. So, the speaker’s saying God’s tools or ways make them feel safe and looked after. It’s a bit like saying, “Your presence and the tools you use make me feel secure.”
In simpler terms: "Even when I'm going through the darkest, scariest times, I'm not afraid of anything bad. Because God, you're with me, and the ways you guide and protect comfort me."
I Am with You Always, Even Unto the End of the World
Matthew 28:20: "Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen."
“Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you”: This is a directive to share and teach others the teachings and commands of Jesus. It’s like saying, “Pass on everything I’ve taught you to others.”
“and, lo, I am with you always”: “Lo” is an old way of getting someone’s attention, like saying “look” or “listen up.” Jesus is emphasizing that He’s always with them. Think of it as, “Hey, remember, I’m always right there with you.”
“even unto the end of the world”: This is a promise of Jesus’ eternal presence with His followers. It’s a way of saying, “I’m with you now, and I’ll be with you forever, no matter what.”
“Amen”: This word is often used to conclude prayers or affirmations. It’s like saying, “That’s the truth” or “So be it.”
In simpler terms: "Share and teach others everything I've told you. And hey, remember, I'm always with you, forever and always, no matter what. That's a promise."
I Will Never Leave Thee, nor Forsake Thee
Hebrews 13:5: "Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee."
“Let your conversation be without covetousness”: This is advising people to speak without jealousy or greed. It’s like saying, “When you talk, don’t be envious or want what others have.”
“and be content with such things as ye have”: This part is about appreciating and being happy with what you already have. It’s a reminder to focus on the blessings in your life, kinda like, “Be grateful for what you’ve got.”
“for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee”: This is the big reason to be content and not envious. God promises to always be there and not abandon anyone. It’s a comforting promise, like someone saying, “I’ve got your back, always.”
In simpler terms: "Don't be jealous when you talk and be happy with what you have. Because remember, God's always with you and won't ever leave you hanging."
I Will Not Leave Thee, Until I Have Done That Which I Have Spoken to Thee Of
Genesis 28:15: "And, behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee in all places whither thou goest, and will bring thee again into this land; for I will not leave thee, until I have done that which I have spoken to thee of."
“And, behold, I am with thee”: “Behold” is an old way of saying “look” or “pay attention.” Here, God is emphasizing His presence with the listener. It’s like saying, “Hey, listen up, I’m right here with you.”
“and will keep thee in all places whither thou goest”: God promises to protect the listener wherever they go. It’s a comforting promise, like saying, “I’ll make sure you’re safe, no matter where you are.”
“and will bring thee again into this land”: God is making a promise to bring the listener back to a specific place. It’s a bit like saying, “I’ll make sure you get back home safely.”
“for I will not leave thee, until I have done that which I have spoken to thee of”: God is committing to being with the listener until all His promises are fulfilled. It reinforces the idea of God’s reliability, like saying, “I won’t leave until I’ve done everything I promised.”
In simpler terms: "Hey, remember, I'm always with you. I'll keep you safe wherever you go and bring you back here. I won't leave until I've done everything I told you I would."
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