Proverbs 21:31
Proverbs 21:31
The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD.
This verse highlights the balance between human preparation and reliance on God for ultimate safety. While it is wise to prepare and take necessary actions, our true security does not come from our efforts alone but from God’s protection. The imagery of a battle-ready horse symbolizes readiness and strength, but the verse reminds us that, even with preparation, victory and safety come from the Lord. This message calls us to trust in God above our own abilities and resources. It teaches us to balance diligence with dependence on God, acknowledging that His guidance and protection are what truly secure us. God’s hand is the ultimate source of our peace and safety, which is unshaken by circumstances or threats. This verse encourages us to prepare responsibly but also to rest in the knowledge that God is our true protector, watching over us with His loving care and providing safety beyond what human effort alone can achieve.
Psalms 18:39
For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me.
Zephaniah 3:15
The LORD hath taken away thy judgments, he hath cast out thine enemy.
Deuteronomy 20:4
For the LORD your God is he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.
1 Corinthians 15:57
But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.