What does the Bible say about afflicted saints?
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The Bible teaches that God is a present refuge for His afflicted people, preserving them through trouble and ultimately turning their sorrow to joy. Psalm 46:5, 7 declares that the Lord is in the midst of His people and is their fortress. Isaiah 43:2 promises His sustaining presence through waters and fire, not necessarily immediate escape from every trial. Psalm 27:5-6 speaks of His shelter and the confidence He gives amid enemies. The Lord is a refuge to the needy, as Isaiah 25:4 and Nahum 1:7 affirm, and He knows those who trust Him. In Christ, God comforts His people and assures them of final consolation and rejoicing, as Isaiah 49:13 and Jeremiah 31:13 proclaim.
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- God is with Psalms 46:5; Psalms 46:7; Isaiah 43:2
- God is a refuge and strength to Psalms 27:5; Psalms 27:6; Isaiah 25:4; Jeremiah 16:19; Nahum 1:7
- God comforts Isaiah 49:13; Jeremiah 31:13; Matthew 5:4; 2 Corinthians 1:4; 2 Corinthians 1:5; 2 Corinthians 7:6
- God preserves Psalms 34:20
- God delivers Psalms 34:4; Psalms 34:19; Proverbs 12:13; Jeremiah 39:17; Jeremiah 39:18
- Christ is with John 14:18
- Christ supports 2 Timothy 4:17; Hebrews 2:18
- Christ comforts Isaiah 61:2; Matthew 11:28-30; Luke 7:13; John 14:1; John 16:33
- Christ preserves Isaiah 63:9; Luke 21:18
- Christ delivers Revelation 3:10
- Should praise God Psalms 13:5; Psalms 13:6; Psalms 56:8-10; Psalms 57:6; Psalms 57:7; Psalms 71:20-23
- Should imitate Christ Hebrews 12:1-3; 1 Peter 2:21-23
- Should imitate the prophets James 5:10
- Should be patient Luke 21:19; Romans 12:12; 2 Thessalonians 1:4; James 1:4; 1 Peter 2:20
- Should be resigned 1 Samuel 3:18; 2 Kings 20:19; Job 1:21; Psalms 39:9
- Should not despise chastening Job 5:17; Proverbs 3:11; Hebrews 12:5
- Should acknowledge the justice of their chastisements Nehemiah 9:33; Job 2:10; Isaiah 64:5-7; Lamentations 3:39; Micah 7:9
- Should avoid sin Job 34:31; Job 34:32; John 5:14; 1 Peter 2:12
- Should trust in the goodness of God Job 13:15; Psalms 71:20; 2 Corinthians 1:9
- Should turn and devote themselves to God Psalms 116:7-9; Jeremiah 50:3; Jeremiah 50:4; Hosea 6:1
- Should keep the pious resolutions made during afflictions Psalms 66:13-15
- Should be frequent in prayer - See “Affliction, Prayer Under” Psalms 50:15-17
- Should take encouragement from former mercies Psalms 27:9; 2 Corinthians 1:10
- Examples of afflicted Saints
- Joseph Genesis 39:20-23; Psalms 105:17-19
- Moses Hebrews 11:25
- Eli 1 Samuel 3:18
- Nehemiah Nehemiah 1:4
- Job Job 1:20-22
- David 2 Samuel 12:15-23
- Paul Acts 20:22-24; Acts 21:13
- Apostles 1 Corinthians 4:13; 2 Corinthians 6:4-10
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