What is God to Us Who Believe?

Comforter-

"...the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort,"

 2 Corinthians 1:3b

Counselor-

"For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."

Isaiah 9:6

Creator-

"and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator."

Colossians 3:10

Defender-

"Awake, and rise to my defense!" 

Psalm 35:23a

Deliverer-

"You are my help and my deliverer;"

Psalm 40:17b

Fortress-

"The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress."

Psalm 46:7 (also verse 11)

Guide-

"Since you are my rock and my fortress, for the sake of your name lead and guide me."

Psalm 31:3

Healer-

"But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed."

Isaiah 53:5

Helper-

"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble."

Psalm 46:1

Leader- 

See Psalm 31:3

Lover-

"I am my lover's and my lover is mine;"

Song of Solomon (Songs) 6:3a

Peace-

"And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

Philippians 4:7

Redeemer-

"When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near."

Luke 21:28

Refuge-

"Free me from the trap that is set for me, for you are my refuge."

Psalm 31:4

Rescuer-

"The Lord is the strength of his people, a fortress of salvation for his anointed one.

Save your people and bless your inheritance; be their shepherd and carry them forever."

Psalm 28: 8 & 9 ( also see Luke 15: 1-7 Parable of the Lost Sheep)

Rock- 

See Psalm 31:3

Savior-

"Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ The Lord."

Luke 2:11 ( also see Luke 15:11-32 The Prodigal Son)

Shepherd-

"The Lord is my shepherd,"

Psalm 23:1a

Shield-

"The Lord is my strength and shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped."

Psalm 23:7a

Strength-

See Psalm 23:7

All scripture is from the New International Version of the bible.

Well my friends, be at peace and be blessed,

Shifra