Alphabet on What God Is to His People (part 2)

The following is from the works of F.E. Marsh, a study series coming soon to the BLB. Click here for part 1 (A-M).

N. Near God, to sustain us. “He who vindicates me is near. Who will contend with me?” (Isaiah 50:8).

O. Omniscient God, to watch over us. “Behold, he who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep…” (Psalm 121:4-7).

P. Powerful God, to strengthen us. “But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me” (2 Timothy 4:17).

Q. Quickening God,to change us. “even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ…” (Ephesians 2:5).

R. Righteous God, to justify us. “establish the righteous—you who test the minds and hearts, O righteous God!” (Psalm 7:9).

S. Saving God, to free us. “Behold, this is our God…that he might save us….” (Isaiah 25:9).

T. Truth-keeping God, to encourage us. “…Who keeps truth forever” (Psalm 146:6 NKJV).

U. Unchanging God, to secure us. “For I the LORD do not change” (Malachi 3:6).

V. Victorious God, to overcome for us. “But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory” (1 Corinthians 15:57).

W. Wise God, to enlighten us. “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God…” (James 1:5).

Y. Yearning God, to look after us. “yet I will not forget you. Behold, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands” (Isaiah 49:15-16).

Z. Zealous God, to keep us. “His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness…” (2 Peter 1:3).