Surrounded by Heavenly Fire. “I myself, Yahweh the Lord, will be a wall of fire surrounding Jerusalem, and will be a source of glory within her.” (Zechariah 2:5). The Prophet. Zechariah was a prophet in Jerusalem around 520 BC, after the Jews were allowed to return to their homeland. Back home after 70 years in exile, …
Surrounded by Angels. Yahweh-sabaoth = LORD of Hosts; LORD of the Angel Armies; Commander of Heaven’s Armies; Leader of Angelic Warriors; a host of angelic forces massing together for battle at the command of the LORD. This name of God is the most frequently used compound name for God in the Hebrew Bible. It is used over …
Surrounded by the Righteous. “Free me from my prison, Lord, that I may praise your name. The righteous (tzaddiyq) will surround me, the upright shall gather around me, because of your goodness to me. Because you deal so bountifully with me, your people can form a circle around me and you will bring me showers of blessing.” (Psalm 142:7). …
Jesus Surrounded by Bulls. “… I am scorned by everyone, despised by all people. Everyone who sees me laugh at me and jeer; they curl their lips in contempt; they wag their heads in scorn…. Many bulls have surrounded me; the strong bulls of Bashan have encircled me and hemmed me in… The wild dogs …
Surrounded with God’s Favor. FAVOR (Greek, “ratsown,” raw-tsone) = extending divine good will; showing delight in; taking pleasure in; showing loving acceptance; pay special attention to because of kind regard. “It is you, O Lord, who blesses the righteous and delights in the upright. It is you who blesses those who are in right standing …
Surrounded by Children at the Table. “How fortunate, how happy are you who fear the Lord, you who are filled with reverence for Him. All of us who follow His ways are to be envied, because God Himself will bless us! You will enjoy the fruit of your labor and be fulfilled in your work. …
Surrounded by a Cloud of Witnesses. “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud if witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author (archegos) and …
Surrounded by Songs of Deliverance. “You shall surround me with songs of deliverance. You shall encircle me with joyous shouts of victory and rescue. Like garlands of hosannas, you shall enfold me with songs of salvation.” (Psalm 32:7, a psalm of David; a combination of various versions). David was totally unique in Scripture. Raised a shepherd boy, …
Surrounded by Christ. “The Angel of the Lord encamps all around those who fear Him, and He delivers them. He is a guard who surrounds and defends all who worship Him with reverence and awe. The Angel of the Lord sets up a circle of protection around us and will faithfully remain as He rescues …
Surrounded by God’s Lovingkindness. “Mercy and loving-kindness (hesed) shall completely surround all those who confidently lean on the Lord. God-seekers will find that they are encircled by God’s mercy, enfolded in His faithful love, and compassed about with the Lord’s wrap-around love.” (Psalm 32:10, a combination of many versions). Mercy: Eager love-in-action; steadfast kindness; loyal compassion; faithful …
Surrounded in the Womb. “You formed my innermost being, shaping my delicate inside and my intricate ouside, and wove them all together in my mother’s womb. I thank you, God, for making me so mysteriously complex! Everything you do is marvelously breathtaking. It simply amazes me to think about it! How thoroughly you know me, …