What does the Bible say about help?
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The Bible teaches that God is the faithful helper of His people, calling them to trust Him, pray boldly, and rest in His sovereign care. Isaiah 41:10 assures believers that the Lord strengthens, upholds, and delivers them from fear. Exodus 14:14 shows that God fights for His people, while Proverbs 3:5-6 directs them to rely on Him rather than their own understanding. Psalm 121:1-8 celebrates the God who watches over His people without sleeping. Christ invites His disciples to ask in His name in John 14:14, and Hebrews 10:35 calls them to persevere with confident faith. Even amid trouble, God hears the righteous and is present as their refuge and helper.
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- Isaiah 41:10
Don't you be afraid, for I am with you; don't be dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you; yes, I will help you; yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.
- Exodus 14:14
Yahweh will fight for you, and you shall be still."
- Proverbs 3:5-6
[5] Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, And don't lean on your own understanding. [6] In all your ways acknowledge him, And he will direct your paths.
- John 14:14
If you will ask anything in my name, I will do it.
- Hebrews 10:35
Therefore don't throw away your boldness, which has a great reward.
- Psalms 121:1-8
[1] > I will lift up my eyes to the hills. Where does my help come from? [2] My help comes from Yahweh, Who made heaven and earth. [3] He will not allow your foot to be moved. He who keeps you will not slumber. [4] Behold, he who keeps Israel Will neither slumber nor sleep. [5] Yahweh is your keeper. Yahweh is your shade on your right hand. [6] The sun will not harm you by day, Nor the moon by night. [7] Yahweh will keep you from all evil. He will keep your soul. [8] Yahweh will keep your going out and your coming in, From this time forth, and forevermore.
- Psalms 54:4
Behold, God is my helper. The Lord is the one who sustains my soul.
- Psalms 34:17
The righteous cry, and Yahweh hears, And delivers them out of all their troubles.
- Psalms 37:5
Commit your way to Yahweh. Trust also in him, and he will do this:
- Psalms 118:7
Yahweh is on my side among those who help me. Therefore I will look in triumph at those who hate me.
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