who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. Paul was leaning forward and looking forward to being with the One who was watching over Him. Beloved, the Lord is our guard, watchman, protector, and guardian. He watches over us. * Psalm 34:15—The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry. * Proverbs 15:3—The eyes of the Lord are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.