Immediate Protection

Today’s Insight in the Word-
Psalm 121 – We see tragedy in the news everyday.  It is sad and can be discomforting at times.  While there is still a LOT of beauty in the world, it is still riddled with violence.  There is no greater comfort for those who rely on God then to know that He is ultimately concerned for our well-being!

Vs 7, 8 – “The LORD will keep you from all harm— He will watch over your life; the LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.”So what does this mean?  Well it is naive to think that we are invincible.  There are things that happen to us that we cannot always explain.  There are things we encounter that we think we shouldn’t.  We can never fully understand the depth of life as far as fate goes.  What it does mean though is that the Lord is with us…period…no matter what struggle we face.  I believe this verse is really emphasizing that no matter what happens to us the Lord is going to protect us, whether it is here or after.  While life can be extinguished here, our souls cannot.  The Lord is saying no matter what happens He is going to make sure we are protected, no matter what.  The “forevermore” extends beyond our physical beings. 

Walking in the Word – I am amazed by this verse because it says “…the Lord will watch over your coming and going…”.  To me this means that the Lord is always watching over me and that fills me with so much joy!  To know that the Lord takes interest in me gives me happiness.  To know that I am under His protection and watch fills my heart!  I want to keep in mind that the Lord is with me and not worry about things that I have no control over.  Instead of being sorrowful of any circumstance, I want to praise God that He is with me and that I will be comforted be it here or thereafter with Him!  Amen!

Prayer Response to the Word – Abba, Father, I am so happy that You are with me!  It brings me so much joy to know that You have taken interest in who I am and that You have promised to keep harm away from me.  Please reach out to the ones I love and keep them close Lord, according to Your word.  I thank You for dealing with me in grace and mercy and I want to live an example as one who has much gratitude.  I want to share what You have done for me!  I am so grateful Lord and I thank You from the depths of my soul!  Amen and Amen!!!