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How do we know that God preserves His people?

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We see evidence of God's preservation in scripture through His divine protection over faithful servants like Jeremiah and Ebed-melech.

The preservation of God's people is one of the central themes throughout scripture, illustrated vividly in the accounts of faithful individuals such as Jeremiah and Ebed-melech. In the face of impending despair with the capture of Jerusalem, God commanded that Jeremiah be protected by the king of Babylon, demonstrating His active involvement in the lives of those who honor Him. This preservation is not merely physical; it encapsulates spiritual safeguarding as well, emphasizing that God has appointed specific means to uphold His promises to His people. As seen in the lives of these two men, God's providence is assured both in life-threatening circumstances and in the ordinary course of existence.

Furthermore, this divine preservation points to a deeper theological truth — that God is sovereign and His plans cannot be thwarted. The assurance that believers can draw from the biblical accounts of God's faithful protection can empower Christians to withstand the tumultuous influences of the world today. When confronted with the temptation to conform to societal norms that contradict divine truth, one can remember the examples of Jeremiah and Ebed-melech as encouragement to stand firm. Their experiences illustrate that God deliberately orchestrates events for the protection and honor of those who serve Him, affirming His covenant promise to care for His own.
Scripture References: 2 Timothy 2:19, 1 Peter 1:5, Hebrews 10:14, Romans 8:35-39, Psalm 94:14, Romans 11:2, Philippians 1:6, Ephesians 1:4, Amos 9:9, John 10:28-29, Psalm 37:28, Jude 1:1, Psalm 121:3-8, Jonah 2:1-10, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Romans 8:38-39, Romans 8:28-30

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Nevertheless, God!
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When The Righteous Perish
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Almost In All Evil
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Kept by the power of God
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Rejoicing
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God's chastening of Jonah
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An Introduction to Jude
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Preservation of Jeremiah and of Ebed-Melech in the Capture of Jerusalem
Alexander Carson · Mar 24, 2008
Amos 9:9
Charles Spurgeon · Jun 20, 2016
Psalm 120
Henry Law · May 1, 2007
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