God is the shepherd of all creation, even mankind and the earth itself. Turn, O Lord, deliver my life; save me for the sake of your steadfast love. 5-10), and He cannot fail (vv. If a man steals an ox or a sheep, and kills it or sells it, he shall repay five oxen for an ox, and four sheep for a sheep. I believe this promise should be understood in the light of the Mosaic Covenant (e.g. O Lord, hear my voice! 57:4-6; 64:1-6). Be strong and courageous. So often, we fail to look at what God may be keeping us from by not allowing things to happen as we wished they would. 3:10-11). The promise of protection is stated in a figure of speech to emphasize the minute matters to which Gods care extends, but it is not meant to imply that toe-stubbing is never the lot of the saint. To the choirmaster. It is His love and His power which keep us. A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet went to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba. Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations. He wants to keep us safe. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. 6:22). Of Snakes and Tigers and Sending Churches, We were returning from a meeting at Vanar. But with you there is forgiveness, that you may be feared. God restores and heals His people, protecting them from the pestilences that come upon the earth. in Psychology and M.A. This fear keeps us from serving God and obeying His word. I have chosen to follow the paragraph structure (and the translation) of the NASB in this exposition.146 Verses 1-4 introduce the theme of the psalm, the security of the saint. The results of resting in the shelter of the Most High can be summarized by two expressions: no fear (vv. The tigers and bears, while inhabiting the area, did not harm me either. I will say to the Lord, My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust. For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence. After that he must be released for a little while. They will hold you up with their hands to keep you from hurting your feet on the stones. We can boldly confront and even defeat the most fearful opponent. Abraham was instructed to leave the refuge of his home and family. Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and awesome day of the Lord comes. As we were climbing a steep rugged narrow path, Premakar, our home missionary of Dangs cautioned us, Wagh, Wagh (tiger). The reason why most of us fail to appreciate the dangers of this present age, seen and unseen (cf. I should confess that I find the outline proposed by Kidner a very tempting alternative. 6:10-20), and the safety which God promises (as in Ps. God won't ever break a promises he made to us in the Bible because he is not a God that lies. Im so happy that it help and enjoyed the content! Eph. These were primarily negative benefits: no fear and no fall. Rom. If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. today i deleted his number and didnt pick up his calls. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. On the other hand, Psalm 91 exposes a paralyzing fearthe fear of failing and falling under opposition. By faith Enoch was taken up so that he should not see death, and he was not found, because God had taken him. Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. 3. In Jesus' name, I pray, Amen. V May God protect you from all that would come against. These all died in faith, not having received the things promised, but having seen them and greeted them from afar, and having acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth. In you, O Lord, do I take refuge; let me never be put to shame! Thank you God for confusing the plans of the enemies in my life. To any who might fall in this category, let me remind you of Satans abuse of Psalm 91 in the temptation of our Lord, as recorded in Matthew 4. Life itself is filled with dangers both seen and unseen, all of which gives . Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. With God as our refuge we should not fear and we cannot fall. This Psalm teaches an important lesson concerning the strengthening of our faith. Ps. Of the Sons of Korah. Of the Sons of Korah. By faith Abel offered to God a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain, through which he was commended as righteous, God commending him by accepting his gifts. The arrows, pestilence and destruction are all poetic devices describing danger, rather than specific definitions of the kind of danger we face. Who will bring a charge against Gods elect? It seemed ages before the petromax was fixed. She received a B.A. For by it the people of old received their commendation. God not only lifts us up to deliver us, but to exalt us, as verse 15 (honor) clearly states. K God promises not only His protection from disaster, but His presence in danger. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. And a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. Here are a few ways to incorporate Bible verses in your daily practices: Choose a few protection verses and write them on sticky notes. And the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush. 91) is because we have failed to live in obedience to His word. But God has more than physical safety in mind for us. Publisher: OpenBible.info. 147 Most High is a title which cuts every threat down to size; Almighty (Shaddai) is the name which sustained the homeless patriarchs (Ex. Abrahams fear caused him to lie concerning the true identity of Sarah as his wife (Gen. 12:11-13; 20:11). Many of us pray, Lord guide me but then we dont know how he speaks, so we dont know what to do. Now Moses was keeping the flock of his father-in-law, Jethro, the priest of Midian, and he led his flock to the west side of the wilderness and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. There was not a man among the people of Israel more handsome than he. When he calls to me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will rescue him and honor him. 3:12), as was evident in his own life (2 Cor. I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I hope; A Song of Ascents. The first four verses have turned our attention to the source of our safety; verses 5-10 urge us to consider the confidence such security inspires. I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears. I understand the psalm to be assuring the saint that God gives us 24-hour protection. More than just to help us, God has promised to honor us. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 3:215:21). One of those dangers was that of falling. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Thank you God, so much for your protection over me and my loved ones. Those who look to him are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed. Neither arrows flying in the daytime nor pestilence stalking at night are a common dread, such as they would be to others of another time or place. Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it., And these will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.. No evil will befall you, nor will any plague come near your tent.. You will trample down lions and snakes, fierce lions and poisonous snakes. From the perspective of the protected, God is warm and tender; from the vantage point of the attacker, God is as strong as steel. Robert L. (Bob)Deffinbaugh graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary with his Th.M. The three young Hebrew men, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, were not alone in Nebuchadnezzars furnace (Dan. Those who recognize their peril and ask for Gods protection, receive it. 9:4-6, NASB). Psalm 23:4 Verse Concepts Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, For in death there is no remembrance of you; in Sheol who will give you praise? 28:1-14) and the other Old Testament assurances that faith and obedience toward God tend toward longer life and prosperity. This morning, as I reflect over my life of . And the devil who had deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and sulfur where the beast and the false prophet were, and they will be tormented day and night forever and ever. 276 views, 6 likes, 3 loves, 1 comments, 20 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Fun Facts 8.3: NCIS The daughter of a high-ranking official was attacked, behind it was a big secret He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how will He not also with Him freely give us all things? Unless otherwise indicated, all content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License. I believe that this is the primary thrust of verses 8-10: You will only look on with your eyes, and see the recompense of the wicked. We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love that you have for all the saints, because of the hope laid up for you in heaven. If you would dare to live in accordance with our Lords teaching I can tell you it is dangerous. Moses was afraid to go to Egypt and lead Israel out of captivity (cf. J 1 Cor. Now if God said to you Do this, then whether or not you have the means, you had better do it. 5-6) and no fall (vv. It was 10 PM and we had to trek 5 Kms through the thick forest braving the cold in order to reach Pipalpada. Discipleship is dangerous. Behold, he who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. Psalm 90 has shown us a healthy, life-giving fear, the fear of God. They want to know if you engage in dangerous activities like skin-diving or sky-diving or motorcycle racing. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. The Holy Spirit, as His representative, and the heavenly angels, as ministering spirits, are sent forth to aid those who against great odds are fighting the good fight of faith. Watch yourselves, so that you may not lose what we have worked for, but may win a full reward. It happened, late one afternoon, when David arose from his couch and was walking on the roof of the king's house, that he saw from the roof a woman bathing; and the woman was very beautiful. This is a very legitimate translation and true to the way the Hebrew expression can be rendered. God, I pray that you protect my son from the dangers of this world, seen and unseen. Just as it is written, For Thy sake we are being put to death all day long; we were considered as sheep to be slaughtered. But in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us. Even in minimal danger (Lest you strike your foot against a stone), Gods servants, the angels, could bear us up so as to avoid it. One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his temple. H document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); I actually was gonna do it anyway but this ENTIRE WEEK he has failed to find money to give me or pay for a place for us to meet. No matter what evil threatens (or appears to), we are safe in the shadow of the Almighty. He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler. When evildoers assail me to eat up my flesh, my adversaries and foes, it is they who stumble and fall. Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. A Psalm of David. Verses 11-13 comfort us by reminding us that Gods means of protection are greater than Satans means of opposing us. She gave birth to a male child, one who is to rule all the nations with a rod of iron, but her child was caught up to God and to his throne, May mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to you. Have I not commanded you? David Brainerd was an American missionary who ministered to the native American Indians. Now hope that is seen is not hope. And this is the promise that he made to useternal life. With God as our shield, we need not dread the opposition of either human or superhuman forces. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. For you have made the Lord, my refuge, even the Most High, your dwelling place. No one has ever lived after His fashion, with such becoming perfection. Now quite frankly if God is promising that we would never stub our toes, I must be doing something wrong. Their voice goes out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. Geocoding 1314). It can also mean to lift up in the sense of exalt (cf. God won't ever break a promises he made to us in the Bible because he is not a God that lies. While his enemies roam about in the world, David asks to be hidden from them. Honor your father and mother (this is the first commandment with a promise), that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land. Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. That you should remember the predictions of the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior through your apostles. Derek Kidner, Psalms 73-150 (Downers Grove: Inter-Varsity Press, 1975), pp. To the choirmaster. The most important thing about faith is not its amount, but its author. The One in whom the anonymous author148 urges us to place our trust is the One the psalmist has personally found to be trustworthy. We have ". In this message I will try to deal with both of these difficulties, and to suggest ways in which we may find this passage more relevant to our own experience. John 8:1-11; Matt. Copyright 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. He is our security! 154 Psalm 34 clearly indicates that Gods deliverance from Achish was accomplished supernaturally in spite of his faining insanity. He belonged to elsewhere. Whether the danger is invisible or incurable, Gods protection is ever adequate. Let us then consider carefully the message and the meaning of Psalm 91. Therefore let us leave the elementary doctrine of Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, and of instruction about washings, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my pleas for mercy! 6:3). Kidner, p. 332. 16 With a long life I will satisfy him, And let him behold My salvation. (NASB), In the final analysis, our safety is only as certain as the guarantee of the God who promises it. 2 2) Blessing Prayer for Safe Travel for a Loved One. 4 He will cover you with His pinions, And under His wings you may seek refuge; His There is a very tender touch here, stressing the warmth of Gods love and concern.149 Not only is there a tenderness in Gods care, there is also a toughness, as is seen in the imagery of the metal armor (v. 4). 12 They will bear you up in their hands, Lest you strike your foot against a stone. Blessed shall you be in the city, and blessed shall you be in the field. 145 Reported by V. T. Thomas, Outreach, July 1982, p. 9. It is those in peril who receive Gods help. Ps. It is God who justifies. !, I replied back: I call that LOVE. God is with us in every season, God is with us always! Its glittering eyes menacingly glared at us. Some Christians today like to engage in what I call Christian gambling. They are gamblers at heart who have learned to sanctify their actions with Scripture. By calling upon Him for salvation, you will be delivered from the danger of divine wrath and given the free gift of eternal life in the presence of God (Rom. So, too, the protection of God is sometimes removed in order to discipline a disobedient Christian, but this, too, is for the good of the wayward saint (cf. He broke faith with theLordin that he did not keep the command of theLord, and also consulted a medium, seeking guidance. And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. There is another extreme to be avoided. If we want to see our faith grow let us dwell upon the Person in whom our faith is rooted, the Almighty, the Most High. 151 The mantle of divine protection may sometimes be temporarily removed. And the tempter came and said to him, If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread. But he answered, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God. Then the devil took him to the holy city and set him on the pinnacle of the temple My God sent his angel and shut the lions' mouths, and they have not harmed me, because I was found blameless before him; and also before you, O king, I have done no harm.. Therefore theLordput him to death and turned the kingdom over to David the son of Jesse. 1 Chronicles 10:13-14. After a short while a poisonous snake slithered past us and the promises of Psalm 91 sustained us.145. If you have never come to a personal faith in God, you must first recognize your sinful condition and the danger which this creates (cf. Even when men are falling about us like flies (my liberal paraphrase), God is able to keep us. She hopes to use her life and academic experience to empower & heal the hearts of women! Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin! He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler. And when he came to the place, he said to them, Pray that you may not enter into temptation. And he withdrew from them about a stone's throw, and knelt down and prayed, saying, Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. O Verse 16 takes Gods deliverance one step further. These 60 verses come from the Christian Bible- both Old and New Testaments-and feature themes of protection and safety. He wants us to live in eternity with Him. Who may receive them and how are they obtained? Thankfully the cobras and other poisonous vipers were in hibernation during my stay in the mountain village of Chikaldara. God lifts us up, as it were, beyond the reach of our adversaries. The first-born of the unbelieving were all killed by the death angel, but those who believed God, applying the blood of a lamb to the doorposts and the lintel of their house, were not touched (Exod. O Lord, rebuke me not in your anger, nor discipline me in your wrath. In my Father's house are many rooms. God protects us from danger. His keeping power is portrayed by the use of two images, a mother bird and metal armor (v. 4). No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life. And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, if you obey the voice of the Lord your God. Here are other bible verses about protection from enemies. Hail destroyed the crops, the cattle, and the servants of the unbelieving Egyptians, but the Israelites were not harmed (Exod. May your name always be glorified in our lives, Amen. Well, in the Bible God promises that Hewill protect you fromyourenemies. They claim they have acted on faith, trusting God to provide for what they presumptuously purchased. The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed and bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom. Consequently, we will also consider some of the abuses to which the assurance of our safety can be applied. And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. Those who ask will receive, and to those who knock the door will be opened (Matt. David's prayers focus on prevention when asking God to protect him before danger surfaces. Now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, into the land that I am giving to them, to the people of Israel. Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Posted in what is active directory group. The Greek word translated as "encamp" means "to camp in a circle," which shows that God's angels protect us by surrounding us with their presence. Know that God is protecting you. The good news is that God promises to protect us from those arrows. In spite of the blinding lights it was advancing towards us. We always pray for Him to keep us from dangers seen and unseen don't forget the unseen things we are protected from. Do you want Gods protection from bad relationships because you fear wolves in sheeps clothing? Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. Some have attempted to give a specific interpretation to each image. Finally, those whom God protects are those who petition Him to do so: He will call upon Me, and I will answer him (v. 15). After watching my video on How to Listen To God,abeautiful sister privately messaged me and said:I swear I needed this post tbh. 4:5). Satan was allowed to test Job, for example. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I fear no evil for You are with me. But David remained at Jerusalem. My soul also is greatly troubled. Let us consider what it is that God has promised in verses 14-16. 1 Whoever goes to the Lord for safety, whoever remains under the protection of the Almighty, 2 can say to him, "You are my defender and protector. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. Who is to condemn? God didnt instruct Jesus to jump, Satan did. 3 3) Beautiful Prayer for Family to Have Safe Travel. This psalm beautifully compliments Psalm 90, as Kirkpatrick (p. 554) also has noted. In the last section, verses 14-16, God Himself assures us of His intimate care for our safety, promising both help in trouble and ultimately, deliverance from trouble. And thanks for the declaration over my life! In the words of the New Testament: What then shall we say to these things? Labs For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Psalm 91:1 Verse Concepts He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High Will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. Ever remember that Jesus is your helper. They may not be driving race cars at breath-taking speeds or jumping chasms on a motorcycle, but they always seem to be flirting with disaster. A Psalm of David. But many of us give God credit for jumping off of pinnacles that are simply our way of manipulating God and saying to Him, Im going to put Your reputation on the line God, and if You dont come through and do it my way, You are going to look bad. This is putting God to the test, by demanding that He rescue us from self-made danger. She was pregnant and was crying out in birth pains and the agony of giving birth. Bible verses related to God Protection from the King James Version (KJV) by Relevance. He came from elsewhere. 8:31-39). Are they not all ministering spirits sent out to serve for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation? The no less sweeping promise of Romans 8:28 does not exclude nakedness, or peril, or sword (8:35); cf. It could be fear of death, fear of loss, fear of evil and many such reasons. F Gods promise is that we should not fear for we cannot fall (vv. Jesus Christ is the clearest evidence as well as the fullest interpretation of the unseen. 15 He will call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will rescue him, and honor him. Amen, Wow! Gods deliverance of Israel at the exodus was glorious. We never fear snakes or wild animals in the streets of Dallas. 9b-13, while a third recited the Divine speech in vv. For by it the people of old received their commendation. When webelievethat promise then we can rest in his love and be secure that our Heavenly Father will guard our hearts, minds, and life from destructive individuals. Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge. Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Be to me a rock of refuge, to which I may continually come; you have given the command to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress. So we do not lose heart. To whom do these promises apply? A Psalm of David. Some seem to love danger for dangers sake. 13). Thus he finds friends who praise and recommend him, and in the end the prince accepts him and confers an office upon him. 4 Biblical Secrets To Ensure You Are Hearing Gods Voice. For this light and momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. Of David. Amen. 2 Timothy 4:18, And theLordwill guide you continually and satisfy your desire in scorched places and make your bones strong; and you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail. Isaiah 58:11, The steps of a man are established by theLord, when he delights in his way Psalms 37:23, He leads the humble in what is right, and teaches the humble his way. 4:11-13; 2 Tim.