In a world experiencing wars, room, which of wars 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 lines of a natural war, but we are facing an enemy, who intends to steal, kill and destroy us. However, we must always remember our God is more powerful than Satan. And when we make God our refuge, we have security in Him. Just like a newborn baby wrapped in a warm, secure blanket, God wraps us up in His love, power, and protection.
Psalm 91 has kept me a person, say Gary, all kinds of dangers and war. Psalm 91 is known as “TheSoldiers Prayer.” But it is for all God’s children. Psalm 91 promises,
1. “I will rescue you… “ (salvage, bring relief, cause you to escape).
2. “I will answer you…” (respond when you speak)
3. “I will be with you in trouble…” (in affliction, in distress”
4. “I will deliver you…” (free, exonerate, release, to bring to safety“
5. “I will honor you…” (to make rich, strong, give favor)
6. “I will satisfy you with long life… “ (to fulfill all your days, finish your race)
7. “I will show you my salvation…” (abundant life, victory, completeness)
This is the kind of protection God has provided for us.
There is nothing anyone can come up with that is not covered by the promises of protection in God’s Word. We had provided a shelter that is ours for the taking -in fact, according to Psalm 61:3, “God has been a refuge for me, a strong tower from the enemy.”
God Himself is our shelter and refuge. The dictionary defined refuge as “that which shelters or protects from danger, distress or calamity, a stronghold which protects by its strength or a sanctuary 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 your way, stay in that place of refuge in God. It’s a place of safety for any enemy.
God’s protection means you are inaccessible to the enemy, no matter what the circumstances. According to scripture, 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 the circumstances.
That’s how men and women throughout the ages have been able to walk unharmed through all kinds of dangerous situation. That’s how Daniel survived the lions den. The lion couldn’t get him because a tangible force field of God’s protection was around him (Daniel 6:16-22). God was Daniels refuge in the lions pit.
And god was a refuge for Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the fiery furnace as well. They were faithful to God, and believe you, God, and the 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 (Danial 3:12-27). An angel, “like the son of God” was in the furnace with them. They were not alone.
They were encompassed by the power of God.
That same protection belongs to us today, when we do well in the secret place of the Most High (Psalm 92:1).
“A thousand my fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand; but it shall not come near you. You will only look with your eyes and see recompense of the wicked. Because you have made 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 Andrew in charge of you, and God, you in all of your ways” -Psalm 91-7-11.
There is a place in Christ Jesus, where we abide in the secret Place of God protection. The world knows nothing about this secret place, New York, and they live there. It is a place revealed by the Holy Spirit. It is for the obedient. Our lives are hidden with Christ in God. (see Colossians 3:3).
God has covered you with a garment of Light.
God Himself is encircled by what scripture calls the garment of light. Psalm 104:1-2 says,
“O’ Lord, my God… you are close with honor and majesty (you are the One) Who covers Yourself with light as with a garment.”
Psalm 8:5 tells us that Adam was created in gods image, and God “crown him with glory and honor.” Think about it, Adam was created in God’s image, Adam looks just like God. He was clothed in the glory of God -he wore a garment of light.
Now it’s true that when Adam sinned, the glory departed from him. He lost the crown of honor. But thank God, Jesus got back everything in the redemption that Adam lost in the 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. You may not always be able to see it, but rest of Sheard, being in the spiritual realm, including devils and demons, see and recognize the glory of God on us. Occasionally, this light is visible in the natural too. Have you ever had someone tell you there’s a light about you?
Keep a shield of the Word over you, so no fiery dart of the devil and penetrate your life.
Even though, as a true believer, the Holy Spirit lives within you, you still must make sure you have your shield of faith in place when the devil aims fiery dart at you. and you do that by knowing what the Word promises about your 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 His Word to have any basis for faith.
I keeping a shield and 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 to 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. “For you will bless the righteous Lord, you will surround him with favor as with a shield” -Psalm 5:12.
God desires to bless you, to surround you, with goodwill, to always protect you.
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 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 will discover God will always do His part when you turn to Him. But he has given you free will, and it’s up to you to do your part, which is to attach yourself to Him and depend on Him. You can use to make the Lord your refuge, but then you must also choose to walk it out. “Walking it out” means believing God, rebuking fear, standing on the Word, and speaking the promises of God, when a fiery dart comes your way. Or you can choose to yield to fear and let go of your protection.
You must decide how you will respond in a moment of crisis.
“To the extent that man pays attention to the Word of God and safeguards His commands God will safeguard him.“
Your security will be determined how much time and attention you give to God and His Word in this life. That may sound 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 of your time, you will have a little faith and get little results.
But when you give God your attention, spend time with Him and Hiss Word, and refuse to believe any other word for the situations you face. God will give you his 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 what He tells you to do. And when you are walking in His wisdom you will always be protected.
Sometimes knowing which road to take and save your life. So learn who asked Lord to direct your path each day. My suggestion is to Pray Psalm 25:4,
“Show me the path where I should go, O Lord; point out the right road for me to walk.”
It is important to recognize God as a source, and your number one means of protection. See Him as your guardian or as your cover of protection.
“The Lord is your keeper. The Lord is the shade of your right hand. The sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord will keep you from all evil. He will keep your soul. The Lord will keep your going out, and you’re coming in, from this time forward and forever more” -Psalm 121:4-8
King David understood God’s ability to protect him. In fact, he depended on it. That’s evident when we read Psalm 3:3. “ but you, Lord, as a shield around me, my glory, and the one who lifts my head.”
God can cover you in any situation. You don’t need anyone else covering you when you have Him covering you. People will let you down, but God will never let you down.
Psalm 25:15 says “ My eyes are ever looking to the Lord for help, for He alone can rescue me.” God alone can rescue you. When you walk with God, trust Him and walk in His ways, you can expect Him to protect you.
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). The spirit of the Lord will not manifest Himself where there is sadness or depression. Which makes sense because if you are sad and depressed, that means you’re not believe in God. If you are afraid or feel defeated, you are not in faith. In fact, part of the curse and Deuteronomy 28:66 says, “ You’re like well hanging down before you. You will be afraid night and day and will have no assurance in your life.
If you think about it, negative emotions, can’t get 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 all boils down to 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, lap, or any other bad thing that’s under the curse. God promised us in Psalm 91:14, “ I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those who trust in my name.
Get your eyes on God. He is our help and deliverance.(Psalm 121:1-2). Make the decision to abide in the secret place, and declare Him to be your refuge. Spend time with God and His Word – meditate on the Scriptures about protection, until you are confident that you have it.
If you doubt, creeps in, take spiritual action fast! Get your shield of faith back up, keep your words straight, listen to face tapes, go to faith-filled meetings, do whatever it takes to get your heart anchored in the truth. Don’t listen to Satan‘s lies.
Remember, we have a refuge-a cover of protection that is greater than anything in the world and more powerful than any enemy that can come against us.
From Pity to Praise 