"The God of Peace" Cares for the Afflicted

Conclusion of Jehovah Cares for You

 "You people must not afflict any widow or fatherless boy. If you should afflict him at all, then if he cries out to me at all, I shall unfailingly hear his outcry; and my anger  will indeed blaze." -Exodus 22:22-24.

"Shall not God cause justice to be done for his chosen ones who cry out to him day and night, even though he is long-suffering toward them?" -Luke 18:7.

"He will deliver the poor one crying for help, also the afflicted one, and the souls of the poor ones he will save. From oppression and violence he will redeem their soul, and their blood will be precious in his eyes." -Psalm 72:12-14. 
"He that is touching you [God's people on earth] is touching my eyeball." -Zechariah 2:8. 

These few examples illustrate our Creator's deep interest in the welfare of his people. Hence, we have good reason to follow the apostle Peter's admonition: "Throw all your anxiety upon him, because he cares for you." (! Peter 5:7)  But how will God help us during times of affliction? 

Next time: "The God of Peace" Cares for the Afflicted - How God Helps the Afflicted

From the Watchtower magazine, 1997