And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying, This man receives sinners and eats with them. So he told them this parable: What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the open country, and go after the one that is lost, until he finds it? And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. Psalms 91:1-16. Thankfully the cobras and other poisonous vipers were in hibernation during my stay in the mountain village of Chikaldara. Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, yet I will be confident. The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? Lord guide me into purity of thought and mind. I) First, we see that God protects us from danger by keeping us from falling. Fear keeps us from taking initiative and doing anything which isnt safe. Once our inhibiting fears are swept aside by an appreciation of our safety in Gods care, we need not be reticent and retiring. And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. She is devoted to learning about human behavior and its affects on society. This brings us to another aspect of the dangers from which every saint is secure. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. [20] The Major Legend of Saint Francis, VIII, 6, in Francis of Assisi: Early Documents, vol. God says, "I will save those who love me and will protect those who acknowledge me as LORD. 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. 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. A Song. Blessed shall be the fruit of your womb and the fruit of your ground and the fruit of your cattle, the increase of your herds and the young of your flock. God is our deliverer (v. 3). That is not faith, but presumption. 153 The NASB renders the second line of verse 14 in such a way as to stress the deliverance of God. A Psalm of David. 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. Nevertheless, my sense of danger was much more intense while walking in the darkness or through the tall grass, where some creatures could be lurking. His view entitles verses 1-2 my refuge, verses 3-13 your refuge, and verses 14-16 Gods pledge. This very nicely handles the change of pronouns in the psalm. F 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. In your struggle against sin you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood. (verses 3-4) For the traveler en route to worship in Jerusalem, there were many dangers. On their hands they will bear you up, lest you strike your foot against a stone. We continued our journey. The Bible says that "the angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him" (Psalm 34:7). 23). tomorrow my sister in law is sending me some money for food?????? Therefore theLordput him to death and turned the kingdom over to David the son of Jesse. 1 Chronicles 10:13-14. And the woman conceived, and she sent and told David, I am pregnant. And he had a son whose name was Saul, a handsome young man. Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my pleas for mercy! P 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. While his enemies roam about in the world, David asks to be hidden from them. N In every case, the Egyptians suffered, but not the Israelites who trusted in God. 6:10-20), and the safety which God promises (as in Ps. If they do not see. Thus he finds friends who praise and recommend him, and in the end the prince accepts him and confers an office upon him. The language of all three psalms (90-92) is similar, as Kirkpatrick points out (p. 553). 5:5). Lord destroy every doubt that the enemy has planted. Just imagine our plight! 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. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.. This would include both divine retribution and demonic opposition. God therefore promises help, honor and a hope for eternal life. Look at the heroes of the faith in Hebrews 11. In verse 1 God is called the Most High and the Almighty and both terms stress His position and His limitless power.147. 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 tigers and bears, while inhabiting the area, did not harm me either. Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Amen, Wow! 147 Most High is a title which cuts every threat down to size; Almighty (Shaddai) is the name which sustained the homeless patriarchs (Ex. We have insurance for our life, our health, our retirement, our wage-earning ability, and so on. 51 Powerful Protection Prayer Points + Scriptures! Im so happy that it help and enjoyed the content! Biblical promises: There are over 30 verses in the Bible that confirm God will protect us from the evil one and dangers seen and unseen. Discipleship is dangerous. From his shoulders upward he was taller than any of the people. 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. The One in whom the anonymous author148 urges us to place our trust is the One the psalmist has personally found to be trustworthy. Rescue me, O my God, from the hand of the wicked, from the grasp of the unjust and cruel man. 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. Since the source of our safety is God Almighty, no threat or danger, no matter how great, is mightier than Gods keeping power. According to Alamoth. The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed and bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom. 5-10), and He cannot fail (vv. A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet went to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba. This Psalm teaches an important lesson concerning the strengthening of our faith. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. Verse 15 promises that God will answer and be with the one in trouble. He leads me beside still waters. A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet went to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba. The no less sweeping promise of Romans 8:28 does not exclude nakedness, or peril, or sword (8:35); cf. In Exodus 712 the plagues were poured out upon Pharaoh and the Egyptians. Psalm 91 Revised Standard Version Assurance of God's Protection 91 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High, who abides in the shadow of the Almighty, 2 will say to the Lord, "My refuge and my fortress; my God, in whom I trust." 3 For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence; Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who are elect exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and for sprinkling with his blood: May grace and peace be multiplied to you. 145 Reported by V. T. Thomas, Outreach, July 1982, p. 9. This psalm is also noteworthy because of the fact that Satan quoted it in his temptation of our Lord (Matt. 1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High Will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. Though you search for your enemies, you will not find them. Ps. Dear Heavenly Father, my biggest concern for my son as he is in the military is the real possibility of his death before he comes to you. For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. The second half of this verse goes on to explain that God exalts the one who has known His name. If the Lord Jesus had jumped from the pinnacle of the Temple God would have been forced to act. Here are a few ways to incorporate Bible verses in your daily practices: Choose a few protection verses and write them on sticky notes. This morning, as I reflect over my life of . Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things? 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. The dangers which we face are in no way minimized by the psalmist. God wants us to know that he is a Good father and he will always protect his children. We must always correlate any Scripture with the entire Bible. 57:4-6; 64:1-6). Are they not all ministering spirits sent out to serve for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation? Posted in what is active directory group. G When evildoers assail me to eat up my flesh, my adversaries and foes, it is they who stumble and fall. However, God will protect you from your seen and unseen enemies; He will protect you from every evil act. Of the Sons of Korah. For they preach, but do not practice. According to the Scriptures, God encircles, encompasses, covers and shields those who make Him their refuge. Q God leads his flock in safety, provides for their needs, and keeps them from harm. Psalm 91:1 Verse Concepts He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High Will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. Psalm 91 teaches us that God delivers and honors those who call upon Him for assistance. 34), but it was not dignified.154 In verses 14-16 God promises deliverance and honor. A Song. According to Alamoth. Fascinating Woman of God your messages have been a true blessing to me this morning. She was pregnant and was crying out in birth pains and the agony of giving birth. This, however, was not a guarantee nor a simple formula for success. 4 Biblical Secrets To Discern Gods Voice. If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. May God protect you from people that talk behind your back. They claim they have acted on faith, trusting God to provide for what they presumptuously purchased. again the paradox of Luke 21:16,18.152. I lift up my eyes to the hills. 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. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. In verse 13 we observe the positive results of the safety that God provides through His angels. Encouraging Bible Verse: 2 Corinthians 1:10, NIV He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us again. I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I hope; A Song of Ascents. A Psalm of David. For who hopes for what he sees? 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. They do all their deeds to be seen by others. David Brainerd was an American missionary who ministered to the native American Indians. I cried the other night when I realized I had actually been begging God to not let it happen and Ive just realized that this is the answer? Lord protect my heart from fear and steer me to peace. 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. That you should remember the predictions of the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior through your apostles. There is no threat, whether seen or unseen, anticipated or unexpected, which can catch God unaware and unable to protect us. 148 No author is named. And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, if you obey the voice of the Lord your God. The truth is, God will protect you if you have faith that He wants to protect you. Mans most urgent need is deliverance from the ultimate dangereternal judgment and separation from Gods presence forever (2 Thess. Unless otherwise indicated, all content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License. Know that God is protecting you. God is with us in every season, God is with us always! Biblical promises: There are over 30 verses in the Bible that confirm God will protect us from the evil one and dangers seen and unseen. God remove anyone from my life that means me harm. The results of resting in the shelter of the Most High can be summarized by two expressions: no fear (vv. Consequently, we will also consider some of the abuses to which the assurance of our safety can be applied. God being our shield means that He protects us from dangers seen and unseen. In reality, they have jumped off a financial pinnacle. the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil." (Ephesians 6:16 NLT) . Who may receive them and how are they obtained? Who shall bring any charge against God's elect? David's prayers focus on prevention when asking God to protect him before danger surfaces. First, the poetic portrayals of danger are not common to us. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.. We can boldly confront and even defeat the most fearful opponent. God promises not only His protection from disaster, but His presence in danger. 6 Steps To Become An Ambassador In Christ! 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). In other psalms human opposition is described in terms of lions, arrows and snares (cf. Our text suggests three ways God protects us from danger. But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. How can we know the way? For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. Those who wage war against you will be as nothing at all. Isaiah 41:10-12. May I suggest to you that living obediently means living dangerously. We never fear snakes or wild animals in the streets of Dallas. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. 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. Even when men are falling about us like flies (my liberal paraphrase), God is able to keep us. God's appointed angels watching over me, angels watching over me. The wicked will reap divine wrath, which is their recompense (v. 8), but those who have placed their trust in God (v. 9) will never suffer Gods righteous wrath (v.10). Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and awesome day of the Lord comes. May The Lord Increase your Greatness and Comfort you on every side. Thank you God for saving us again and again. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, who bore witness to the word of God and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, even to all that he saw. Have you read through the Sermon on the Mount recently (Matt. May your name always be glorified in our lives, Amen. The Israelites feared the giants in Canaan and did not possess the land God promised (Num. 12 They will bear you up in their hands, Lest you strike your foot against a stone. 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). 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). 14-16. A. F. Kirkpatrick, The Book of Psalms (Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1982 [reprint]), p. 554. However, if we send up prayers for protection and listen to God when he re-directs, warns, and guides us We can avoid trouble! than to put confidence in man. Moses left the security of his position in Pharaohs palace. Thank you God for confusing the plans of the enemies in my life. In Psalms 91:1-16, the psalmist writes about how God protects His people from harm or danger. But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart. Tenderness does not rule out toughness, as anyone knows who has ever incurred the wrath of a mother bird by molesting her young. Thank you for hearing my prayers. 13). Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him. Gods Love Christianity Emo Girls I created a motto I live by: What is real remains; what is false falls away. Davids rescue from Gath was not dignified because David was not depending upon God but upon his own clever intentions. 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. What then shall we say to these things? W To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood Beloved, although I was very eager to write to you about our common salvation, I found it necessary to write appealing to you to contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints. He protects them from those who would harm themwhether it's wild animals or evil men who would destroy what he has created. This can seem difficult to accept, given the state of the world, but it is true. 2 I will say of the Lord, "He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust." Quickword: Dangers Seen and Unseen As a child, I often heard in prayers the petition, God thank you for keeping us from dangers seen and unseen. After watching my video on How to Listen To God,abeautiful sister privately messaged me and said:I swear I needed this post tbh. And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. Ever remember that Jesus is your helper. God lifts us up, as it were, beyond the reach of our adversaries. The arrows, pestilence and destruction are all poetic devices describing danger, rather than specific definitions of the kind of danger we face. Not only will God provide all of our needs, but He will also protect us from all dangers seen and unseen. All the paths of theLordare steadfast love and faithfulness, for those who keep his covenant and his testimonies. Psalms 25:9-10, Related Article: 4 Biblical Secrets To Ensure You Are Hearing Gods Voice, So Saul died for his breach of faith. 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). All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. He looked, and behold, the bush was burning, yet it was not consumed. 6:3). Kidner, p. 332. 5-6) and no fall (vv. 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. Derek Kidner, Psalms 73-150 (Downers Grove: Inter-Varsity Press, 1975), pp. He is our security! They would kill the servants of God the minute they stepped into the village. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. The three young Hebrew men, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, were not alone in Nebuchadnezzars furnace (Dan.
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