Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? 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. Do you want Gods protection from bad relationships because you fear wolves in sheeps clothing? If you have experienced the forgiveness of sins in Christ, you can experience the safety and security which this psalm promises by abiding in the shelter of the Most High (v. 1). There was not a man among the people of Israel more handsome than he. Verse 2 is the psalmists personal confession of trust. 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. He protects them from those who would harm themwhether it's wild animals or evil men who would destroy what he has created. For he will hide me in his shelter in the day of trouble; he will conceal me under the cover of his tent; he will lift me high upon a rock. Ever remember that Jesus is your helper. If he has nothing, then he shall be sold for his theft. The Lord has told me that I need to buy this or that thing, they tell us, even though they dont have a penny. This is a very legitimate translation and true to the way the Hebrew expression can be rendered. The great danger of those who love to live dangerously is that they do so on the basis of isolated passages. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. Tenderness does not rule out toughness, as anyone knows who has ever incurred the wrath of a mother bird by molesting her young. God promises not only His protection from disaster, but His presence in danger. Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. Helpless we turned to Jesus in prayer. God wants to protect his children. Thus he finds friends who praise and recommend him, and in the end the prince accepts him and confers an office upon him. In these verses the more negative or preventative aspects of our safety are explored. May God protect you from all that would come against. In verse 7 the security of the saint is portrayed in a different way. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. However, what we tend to forget is that God will supply our needs in relation to His will and it may not line up with our own reality of His provisions. In Psalm 90:7-10, Moses saw mans suffering as a deserved punishment for sin from the righteous hand of God. Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy Scriptures, concerning his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh and was declared to be the Son of God in power according to the Spirit of holiness by his resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord, through whom we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith for the sake of his name among all the nations, Let not your hearts be troubled. Ps. Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent. We fail to live dangerously and thus we have little danger to fear. God protects us from danger. Lord heal me from needing things or people more than you. 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. Life itself is filled with dangers both seen and unseen, all of which gives rise to fear. Let us be careful not to confuse faith with foolishness. And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, if you obey the voice of the Lord your God. Now they were bringing even infants to him that he might touch them. My soul also is greatly troubled. 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. You are a sinner, condemned by Gods righteous law, and destined to eternal punishment (Rom. To the choirmaster. Let us consider what it is that God has promised in verses 14-16. God not only lifts us up to deliver us, but to exalt us, as verse 15 (honor) clearly states. Those who dwell in the shelter of the Most High need not fear Gods wrath, which is the most awesome danger of all. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. James 1:5-6, The steps of a man are established by theLord, when he delights in his way; though he fall, he shall not be cast headlong, for theLordupholds his hand. Psalm 37:23-24, What does it mean to be delivered byGod? 14-16. A. F. Kirkpatrick, The Book of Psalms (Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1982 [reprint]), p. 554. than to put confidence in man. Eph. 3:10-11). Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? Blessed shall be your basket and your kneading bowl. It is only those who intimately know God and love Him who dwell in the shelter of the Most High (v. 1) and therefore have assurance of Gods presence and protection. You will only look with your eyes and see the recompense of the wicked. Publication date: Feb 21, 2023. If you will not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know at what hour I will come against you. You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in darkness, nor the destruction that wastes at noonday. In verses 5-10 we saw that Gods protection was intended to put away unhealthy fears and to prevent us from falling (but not from stumbling). He is our refuge and strength. N Satan was allowed to test Job, for example. According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who by God's power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. O Lord, rebuke me not in your anger, nor discipline me in your wrath. . Bible verses related to God Protection from the King James Version (KJV) by Relevance. Encouraging Bible Verse: 2 Corinthians 1:10, NIV He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us again. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done. And there appeared to him an angel from heaven, strengthening him. In your righteousness deliver me and rescue me; incline your ear to me, and save me! For in death there is no remembrance of you; in Sheol who will give you praise? The three young Hebrew men, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, were not alone in Nebuchadnezzars furnace (Dan. It was 10 PM and we had to trek 5 Kms through the thick forest braving the cold in order to reach Pipalpada. 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. 7-10). Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. God is the shepherd of all creation, even mankind and the earth itself. This would include both divine retribution and demonic opposition. Have I not commanded you? The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. He belonged to elsewhere. 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. Cf. At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them and said, Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Just as a buyer is assured by a written guarantee from the manufacturer, so we are assured by Gods personal promise to protect us in verses 14-16. It is important that we give God the control over all areas in our lives, even in trials. Some seem to love danger for dangers sake. I understand the term salvation to cover a very broad range of meaning, from deliverance out of danger, to long life, to the eternal life which the saint has by faith in God (even though the Old Testament saint did not understand this as fully as we do today). And if you faithfully obey the voice of the Lord your God, being careful to do all his commandments that I command you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth. God is our deliverer (v. 3). J Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. This brings us to another aspect of the dangers from which every saint is secure. I submit my family to you, please cover us God and into your safety. The Israelites feared the giants in Canaan and did not possess the land God promised (Num. Y I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. There is no threat, whether seen or unseen, anticipated or unexpected, which can catch God unaware and unable to protect us. Geocoding 146 One factor that must be taken into account in the study of the structure of Psalm 91 is the change in personal pronouns. May The Lord Increase your Greatness and Comfort you on every side. For you have made the Lord, my refuge, even the Most High, your dwelling place. 11 For He will give His angels charge concerning you, To guard you in all your ways. Christina Daniels is the founder of Adorned Heart. When evildoers assail me to eat up my flesh, my adversaries and foes, it is they who stumble and fall. Jesus always discouraged the person who sought the path of least resistance, and encouraged would-be disciples to count the cost (cf. God says, "I will save those who love me and will protect those who acknowledge me as LORD. We have ". Gods Love Christianity Emo Girls I created a motto I live by: What is real remains; what is false falls away. With God as our shield, we need not dread the opposition of either human or superhuman forces. God lifts us up, as it were, beyond the reach of our adversaries. Davids rescue from Gath was not dignified because David was not depending upon God but upon his own clever intentions. Lord help me to believe that you give your children peace. But, we need to do our part and stand firm on Biblical promises even when were weary The Lord will keep you from all evil; he will keep your life. 91) is because we have failed to live in obedience to His word. With God as our refuge we should not fear and we cannot fall. So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. 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. They claim they have acted on faith, trusting God to provide for what they presumptuously purchased. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. In every case, the Egyptians suffered, but not the Israelites who trusted in God. Be blessed , Your email address will not be published. 2 I will say to the LORD, "My refuge and my fortress, My God, in whom I trust!" 3 For it is He who delivers you from the snare of the trapper, And from the deadly pestilence. Every place that the sole of your foot will tread upon I have given to you, just as I promised to Moses. David Brainerd was an American missionary who ministered to the native American Indians. 6:22). Not only are we safe from the opposition of wicked men and the forces of evil, we are also protected from the righteous wrath of God. Every time things get dull they precipitate another crisis. The woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet, and adorned with gold and jewels and pearls, holding in her hand a golden cup full of abominations and the impurities of her sexual immorality. And this we will do if God permits. Our safety is further explained in verses 11-13; through His angels God intervenes to come to our aid. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Try to release your fear and patiently wait on God to work powerfully in your life. The Bible says that "the angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him" (Psalm 34:7). Visit the Bible online to search for words if you dont know the specific passage yourre looking for. Here our Lord reminds us of an important principle in the interpretation of any passage of Scripture. in Psychology and M.A. Flee from sexual immorality. My experiences in my recent trip to India gave me a new appreciation for an article I read on my return. 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. God will put his angels in charge of you to protect you wherever you go. I declare Psalm 71:21 over your life. Now before he was taken he was commended as having pleased God. The mother bird safely tucks her young under her wings. Verse 15 promises that God will answer and be with the one in trouble. Of David. Not only will God provide all of our needs, but He will also protect us from all dangers seen and unseen. 154 Psalm 34 clearly indicates that Gods deliverance from Achish was accomplished supernaturally in spite of his faining insanity. W Ps. Blessed shall you be in the city, and blessed shall you be in the field. Ps. He restores my soul. He did not seek guidance from theLord. Prayer For My Military Son's Salvation. D The life of faith is obeying God, doing what is right, and trusting God to protect us. 7 Bible Verses about Danger, Protection From Psalm 34:7 Verse Concepts The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him, And rescues them. The promise of Gods help is for those who are personally related to Him. While we know that Gods judgment is no longer our destiny, how is demonic and other opposition thwarted? God protects us from dangers seen and unseen. He wants us to live in eternity with Him. Jesus Christ is the clearest evidence as well as the fullest interpretation of the unseen. 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. With the rise of fundamentalism we are, I trust, witnessing the rise of B Dan Bollerud Images Du Christ Pictures Of Jesus Christ Christian Backgrounds Christian Wallpaper God Loves Me Jesus Loves You Jesus Smiling Jesus Artwork 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. tomorrow my sister in law is sending me some money for food?????? And the dragon stood before the woman who was about to give birth, so that when she bore her child he might devour it. Moses was afraid to go to Egypt and lead Israel out of captivity (cf. Its glittering eyes menacingly glared at us. Who will bring a charge against Gods elect? T Z. God therefore promises help, honor and a hope for eternal life. And they ravaged the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah. Jump! Jesus responded in a very interesting way. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. But Jesus called them to him, saying, Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. 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. 5-6) and no fall (vv. 4:6). Even when men are falling about us like flies (my liberal paraphrase), God is able to keep us. When we resort to our own foolish devices, God may graciously deliver us, but He will certainly not honor us. A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you. My favorite Psalms for protection is Psalms 91: He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty, 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. To him be the glory forever and ever. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. May your name always be glorified in our lives, Amen. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I fear no evil for You are with me. A bright flashlight and a petromax lit our path. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. 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. Notice that Jesus said to Satan, On the other hand, it is written (Matt. 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. Only the sick need to be healed (Mark 2:17) and only those in danger need deliverance. Verses 5 and 6 refer to night and day, the darkness of night and the light of day. My friend sent me some money today, my sister has given me some for fuel and my sister in law sent me airtime for my phone. According to Alamoth. 34), but it was not dignified.154 In verses 14-16 God promises deliverance and honor. 13). God's appointed angels watching over me, angels watching over me. 21:10-15; cf. 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. Verses 14-16 also answer these questions. Many of us pray, Lord guide me but then we dont know how he speaks, so we dont know what to do. Abraham was instructed to leave the refuge of his home and family. 3-8; the first striking in again in v. 9a, and the second again responding in vv. Publisher: OpenBible.info. Consequently, we will also consider some of the abuses to which the assurance of our safety can be applied. You will trample down lions and snakes, fierce lions and poisonous snakes. And thanks for the declaration over my life! . Our text suggests three ways God protects us from danger. Some have attempted to give a specific interpretation to each image. And when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. If this is not true, what I will now say has no application to your life. A Testimony of Protection from Sexual Sin, 18 Protection Affirmations & Prayer Points, Bible Verses About Protection From Enemies, 4 Tips Avoid Bad Relationships & Have a Healthy Christian Relationships. This does not mean that the saints will never suffer, for Psalm 90 has already spoken of the condition of man in this present world. 4 He will cover you with His pinions, And under His wings you may seek refuge; His Satan took Jesus into the Holy City and stood Him on the pinnacle of the Temple (Matt. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. M god protects us from dangers seen and unseen. God won't ever break a promises he made to us in the Bible because he is not a God that lies. God guide me into your truth andgive me faith to believe your word is true. To the choirmaster. In your struggle against sin you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood. Two terms, deliver (v. 14) and rescue (v. 15), indicate that God has promised to deliver those who are in danger or great peril. Lord heal me from pain I didnt know was there. God didnt instruct Jesus to jump, Satan did. The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed and bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom. Watch yourselves, so that you may not lose what we have worked for, but may win a full reward. Know that God is protecting you. 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. 6:10-20), and the safety which God promises (as in Ps. This morning, as I reflect over my life of . For it is impossible, in the case of those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, and have shared in the Holy Spirit, and have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the age to come, Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father. 1-4). H This is the assurance of the words, I will be with him in trouble (v. 15). [20] The Major Legend of Saint Francis, VIII, 6, in Francis of Assisi: Early Documents, vol. In Exodus 712 the plagues were poured out upon Pharaoh and the Egyptians. I should confess that I find the outline proposed by Kidner a very tempting alternative. No matter what evil threatens (or appears to), we are safe in the shadow of the Almighty. In ancient Egypt, black cats were held in the highest esteem because they resembled Bastet, the cat-headed Egyptian goddess of home, fertility . That you should remember the predictions of the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior through your apostles. To the choirmaster. God employs His angels to watch over us. 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. It was not possible for the Jewish race of that day by any principle of evolution to have produced Him. L And if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector. 147 Most High is a title which cuts every threat down to size; Almighty (Shaddai) is the name which sustained the homeless patriarchs (Ex. In you, O Lord, do I take refuge; let me never be put to shame! Rescue me, O my God, from the hand of the wicked, from the grasp of the unjust and cruel man. Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Ephesians 6:10-18 - Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his . 3:215:21). And through his faith, though he died, he still speaks. This means that God will do far more than merely save us by the skin of our teeth; He will deliver us with dignity and glory. 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). smith and wesson 44 magnum rifle. 5 5) Powerful Prayer for a Safe Trip. Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near. A Psalm of David. To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. Of David, when he changed his behavior before Abimelech, so that he drove him out, and he went away. The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance. Then she returned to her house. In verse 6 we read, If You are the Son of God, throw Yourself down, for it is written He will give His angels charge concerning You and on their hands they will bear You up, lest You strike Your foot against a stone. Here Satan is quoting Psalm 91:11-12. I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I hope; A Song of Ascents. Thank you God for saving us again and again. 1 1) Prayer for Traveling Grace for a Friend. the moving finger writes wikipedia god protects us from dangers seen and unseen. S 4:5). Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! It causes us to become passive, rather than to be aggressive. After that he must be released for a little while. He looked, and behold, the bush was burning, yet it was not consumed. No matter how disproportionate the odds, Gods protection is certain. Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and awesome day of the Lord comes. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal. For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord (Rom.
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