Two golden cherubim were placed at each end of the cover facing one another and the mercy seat, with their wings spread to enclose the mercy seat (Exodus 25:18–21). The cherubim formed a seat for Yahweh (1 Samuel 4:4)
Good Shepherd, you know us by our name and our identity is not hidden from you. Gather us to yourself as a shepherd gathers...
James conveys the idea that only when we submit to God will the devil "flee from you" as we are then committed to God ...
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
