I am going to start with a praise today, because there are many on which to focus. God’s children can live in a special place in his love and care. Pause to think about that for a minute. It does not mean we do not face challenges or even spiritual attacks. Jesus himself warns his disciples about the persecution that comes with professing Christ.
It does mean God is our safe place. Oh, how I need a safe place each day for my soul—mind/will/emotions. The Lord provides that shelter for me—overshadowing me—so I can live without fear. Not only does the Lord shelter my inner being, he commands his angels—ministering spirits—around me to protect my way as I surrender to the discipline of the Lord. Although I have never seen the angels God has placed around me, I have been aware of them protecting me many times.
In our passage today from the psalter, let’s focus on praising the Lord. When the Word of the Lord teaches us we are overcomers, it is because God is ready to be the Truth operating in our lives. Our hidden enemies abide in the darkness looking for hosts willing to work for evil. Therefore, we cannot fight on a human level, because we want no part of evil’s advancement.
God offers his sons and daughters peace, righteousness, security, and triumph over opposition, when we allow the Lord to make us servants who accurately represent his heart of love. So, put on God’s armor for your salvation—suit up, pray up, speak up, and wrap yourself in God’s power, today! (Eph. 6:13-17). If God is on our side, then tell me: whom should we fear? (Ro 8:31).
Psalm 91:1-6, 11, 14-16 NLT
1
Those who live in the shelter of the Most High
will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
2
This I declare about the Lord:
He alone is my refuge, my place of safety;
he is my God, and I trust him.
3
For he will rescue you from every trap
and protect you from deadly disease.
4
He will cover you with his feathers.
He will shelter you with his wings.
His faithful promises are your armor and protection.
5
Do not be afraid of the terrors of the night,
nor the arrow that flies in the day.
6
Do not dread the disease that stalks in darkness,
nor the disaster that strikes at midday.
11
For he will order his angels
to protect you wherever you go.
14 The Lord says, “I will rescue those who love me.
I will protect those who trust in my name.
15
When they call on me, I will answer;
I will be with them in trouble.
I will rescue and honor them.
16
I will reward them with a long life
and give them my salvation.”
Prayer: Lord, you have not chosen to take your children out of the evil permeating your world. Instead, you have chosen to fill us and surround us with your protective grace. We have a part to do, Lord, and we are going to rise up and suit up, today. No weapon formed against us will prosper In Jesus’ name. Amen.