In a world, experiencing wars, rumors of war, and dangers of every kind, it’s comforting to know that God has promised to protect His people. We may not all be on the front mind of a natural war, but we all basically enemy who he intends to steal, kill and destroy. However, we must always remember our God is more powerful than the devil. And when we make God our refuge, we have security in Him. Kiss like a newborn baby, wrapped in a warm, secure, blanket, God wraps us in His love,power, and protection.
Psalm 91 has kept many a person safe during all kinds of danger and war. This is known as the “Soldiers Psalm” But let’s also remember it’s the kind of protection has provided for us also.
There is nothing anyone can come up with that it’s not covered by the promises of protection and God’s Word. He has provided a shelter that is ours for the taking – in fact, according to Psalm 61:3, {God} has been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.
God Himself is our shelter and refuge. The dictionary defines refuge as “ that which shelters or protects from danger, distress, or calamity; A stronghold which protects by its strength or a stronghold which secures safety by its sacredness; any place inaccessible to an enemy.
Psalm 91:4 tells us, “Under His wings, shall you trust and find refuge.” When trouble comes our way, stay in the place of refuge in God. It’s a place of safety from the enemy.
5 Ways God Keeps You Safe In A Dangerous World
1. God’s protection means you are, and inaccessible to the enemy, no matter what the circumstances.
According to the Scriptures, God encircles, encompasses, covers and shields, those who make Him their refuge. His presence – the anointing- is a kind of force field of protection making you inaccessible to the enemy no matter what the circumstances,
That’s how men and women throughout the ages have been able to walk, unharmed, who all kinds of dangerous situations. That’s how Daniel survived the Lions den. Lions couldn’t get to him because Andrew walked. Forcefield of God‘s protection was around him {Daniel 6:16-22}. God was Daniel’s refuge in the lions den.
And God was a refuge for Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fiery furnace as well. They were faithful to God, and believe God, and a circle of His power – the tangible force of God’s anointing – encased them. They didn’t bow and they didn’t burn. They didn’t even smell of smoke {Daniel 3:12-27}. An angel like the Son of God was in the furnace with the . They were not alone.
They were encompassed by the power of God.
One thousand may fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand; but it will not come near you. You will only look with you eyes, and see the recompense of the wicked. Because you have made the Lord your refuge, and the Most High your dwelling place, no evil shall happen to you, neither shall any plague come near your dwelling. For He will put His angels in charge of you, to guard you in all your ways.
Psalm 91:7-11
There is a place in Christ Jesus where we abide in the secret place of God’s protection. The world knows nothing about this secret place, nor can they live there. It’s a place revealed by the Holy Spirit. It is for the obedient. Our lives are hidden with Christ in God {Colossians 3:3}.
You and I can live in the secret place. Wherever you go, that secret place goes with us, surrounding and encircling us.
2. God has covered you with a garment of Light.
God Himself is encircled by what Scripture calls a garment of light. Psalm 104:1-2 says, “O Lord my God… you are clothed with honor and majesty you are the One who covers Yourself with light as with a garment…” ( The Amplified Bible).
That is a description of the Glory of God.
Adam was created in God’s image and God “crowned him with glory and honor“ {Psalm 8:5}. A Jewish commentary on Psalm 93 tells us, “As I sang God’s praises. Adam truly looked Divine, because he was a reflection of God’s image.” Think about it -Adam looked just like God. He was clothed in the glory of God – he wore a garment of light.
It’s true when Adam sinned, the glory departed from him. He lost that crown of honor. But thank God, Jesus got back everything in the redemption that Adam lost in his fall.
As believers in Christ, we are temples of the living God. He goes everywhere we go when we are filled with Him. God lives in us and we should radiate His presence and love. He has covered us with a garment, or shield of light. We may not always be able to see it, but rest assured, beings in the spirit realm (including Satan and his demons) see and recognize the glory of God on us.
3. Keep a shield of the Word over you, so no fiery dart of the devil can penetrate your life.
Even though as a Christian the Holy Spirit lives within us, we still must make sure we have our shield of faith in place when the devil aims a fiery dart at us. And we do that by knowing what God promises about protection and believing and standing on it in faith. You will not have faith to believe for this protection if you don’t know what God says about it, because faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God {Romans 10:17}. You must know the Word to have any bases of faith,
By keeping a shield of the Word over you, no fiery dart of the devil can penetrate your life. Evil tidings may come, but don’t listen to them. Circumstances may look grim, but keep your heart fixed on God’s Word look at His promises instead of the situation. Resist the devil. Take your seat in the refuge of the Most High and stay put. Hold your position even under pressure and your enemy will flee {James 4:7).
Remember,everything you need is in that secret place with God. So hold your place by faith and believe what the Bible says. {Psalm 5:12, The Amplified Bible}.
God desires to bless you, to surround you with goodwill, to always protect you.
4. Your security will be determined by how much time and attention you give to God and His Word in this life.
It really isn’t that difficult to stay in that secret place – that place of protection – with God. In fact, I can tell you how to do it in four words:
Attach Yourself To God.
Go after the things of God. Go after His Word. Make it a priority to spend time with Him every day. Let everything in your life revolve around your relationship with Him.
You’ll find God will always do His part when you turn to Bim. But He has given you free will and its jo up to you to do your part, which is to attach yourself to Him and depend on Him. You choose to make the Lord your refuge, but then you must also choose to walk it out. “Walking it out“ means believing in God, rebuking fear, standing on the Word, and speaking the promises of God when a fiery dart comes your way. Of you can choose to yield in fear and let go of your protection.
You must decide how you will respond in a moment of crisis.
The commentary on Psalm 121 says, “To the extent that man pays attention to the Word of God and safeguards the commands of God will safeguard him.”
Your security will be determined by how much attention you give to God and His Word in this life. That may sound to simple, but it’s the truth. The Scriptures talk about “ye of little faith, and only you decide if that applies to you. If you give God a little bit of your time, you will have little faith and get little results.
But when you give God your attention, spend time with Him and His Word, and refuse to believe any other word for the situations you face, God will give you Bis attention and see to it that you come out all right.
Time with God pays off. When you consistently walk with God and listen to Him (even in the small things) you’ll be prepared if a crisis occurs. You will have no problem hearing and obeying when He tells you to do. And when you are walking in wisdom, you will always be protected.
Sometimes just knowing which road to take can save your life. So learn to ask the Lord to direct your path each day, pray Psalm 25:4 and say, “Show me the path where I should go, “O Lord; point out the right road for me to walk.”
It’s important to recognize God as your source and your number one means of protection. See Him as your guardian or covering. I like the way Psalm 121 states, The Lord is your guardian, the Lord is your shield at your right hand. The sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord will protect you from every evil. He will guard your soul. The Lord will guard your coming in and your going out, from this time and forever” {Psalm 121: 5-8}.
5. Let The Joy Of The Lord Be Your Strength.
We desire to abide in God’s presence where there is not only protection, but also “fullness of joy“ {Psalm 16:11}? It’s interesting to note that the Jews, believe the Spirit of the Lord would not manifest Himself where there is sadness or depression. That makes sense to me because if you are sad or depressed, that means you’re not believe in God. If you are afraid or feel defeated, you are out of faith. In fact, part of the curse in Deuteronomy 28 says, “In the morning you will say, ‘I wish it were evening,’ and in the evening you will say, ‘I wish it were morning’ for the fear, and for the sights which your eyes will see [Deuteronomy 28:66}.
Think about it – Negative emotions can’t be a foothold in our lives unless we turn loose of the promises of God that say we are delivered, that say, God is our source of protection, provision, and every other good thing.
It just boils down like this: We have to live by faith and trust in God. In Him we have already been delivered from the whole curse. We are protected from danger, sickness, lack of any other bad thing that is under the curse. God promised us in Psalm 91, “I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those who are crushed in my name” {Psalm 91:14}.
Get your eyes on God – he is your help and deliverance {Psalm 121:1-2} Make your decision to abide in the secret place, and declare Him to be your refuge. Spend time with God and His Word meditate on scriptures about protection and tell you are confident that you have it.
If doubt creeps in, take spiritual action fast! Get your shield of faith back up keep your words straight, Listen to faith tapes, go to Faith-filled meetings, do whatever it takes to get your head anchored in truth. Don’t listen to Satan’s lies.
Remember, we have a refuge or a covering that is greater than anything in the world and more powerful than the enemy that can come against us.
Get a picture in your mind and heart of God encircling you, taking care of you protecting you. The more you walk with Him and trust Him,the stronger the armor of protection becomes, And that something to rejoice about.
The joy of the Lord is your strength {Nehemiah 8:10}. Psalm 5:21 says it this way, “ but let all those who take refuge and put their trust in You rejoice; let them ever sing and shout for joy, because You make a covering over them and defend them.” {Amplified Bible}.
No matter what is happening in the world, you can rejoice because…
God’s Got You Covered
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