God wants us to know that he is a Good father and he will always protect his children. And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I hope; A Song of Ascents. 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. Psalms 191:1-2 He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. . (verses 3-4) For the traveler en route to worship in Jerusalem, there were many dangers. All who rage against you will surely be ashamed and disgraced; those who oppose you will be as nothing and perish. They guard us in all our ways (v. 11). To some, I can confidently say, you should live much more dangerouslybut not to all. Kirkpatrick writes of these same two terms, Significant titles, chosen to emphasize the power of the Sovereign Ruler of the world to defend His people. Kirkpatrick, p.555. God will protect us from danger, so He will protect my family, friends, and children. Let us consider what it is that God has promised in verses 14-16. And one said, Is not this Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite? So David sent messengers and took her, and she came to him, and he lay with her. Those who look to him are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed. This psalm is also noteworthy because of the fact that Satan quoted it in his temptation of our Lord (Matt. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done. And there appeared to him an angel from heaven, strengthening him. That is precisely why the woman caught in the act of adultery was forgiven, but the self-righteous Scribes and Pharisees received scathing words of rebuke (cf. TopicalBible Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. 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. 151 The mantle of divine protection may sometimes be temporarily removed. again the paradox of Luke 21:16,18.152. We will certainly not fall under Gods wrath and neither will we fall under the terror of any other. He wants us to live in eternity with Him. We will take on lions and cobras because we know we are safe in Gods keeping, even in the midst of danger. Now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, into the land that I am giving to them, to the people of Israel. . If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. John 16:33 - These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. 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. For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. We are told that we will kill cobras and trample down lions. 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. You will only look with your eyes and see the recompense of the wicked. Thank you for hearing my prayers. 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 life of faith is obeying God, doing what is right, and trusting God to protect us. Now this is something entirely new and exciting. In verse 13 we observe the positive results of the safety that God provides through His angels. Verse 16 takes Gods deliverance one step further. 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. May The Lord Increase your Greatness and Comfort you on every side. To the choirmaster. 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. Of David, when he changed his behavior before Abimelech, so that he drove him out, and he went away. Publisher: OpenBible.info. There is perhaps no better historical illustration of the truth of verse 7 than the exodus. 148 No author is named. To the choirmaster. 3:215:21). Christ Jesus is He who died, yes, rather who was raised, who is at the right hand of God, who also intercedes for us. His keeping power is portrayed by the use of two images, a mother bird and metal armor (v. 4). She was pregnant and was crying out in birth pains and the agony of giving birth. What then shall we say to these things? In Psalms 91:1-16, the psalmist writes about how God protects His people from harm or danger. There are two extremes which Christians should avoid in the application of this psalm to their lives. 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. In him was life, and the life was the light of men. 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. We always pray for Him to keep us from dangers seen and unseen don't forget the unseen things we are protected from. Luke 9:57-62). Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you. 3:23; 6:23). With God as our shield, we need not dread the opposition of either human or superhuman forces. We need to realize that God protects us from dangers seen and unseen. A Psalm of David. Know that God is protecting you. Have you read through the Sermon on the Mount recently (Matt. 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. Psalm 91:1 Verse Concepts He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High Will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. And the devil who had deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and sulfur where the beast and the false prophet were, and they will be tormented day and night forever and ever. V There are many verses in God's Word that seem to promise God's physical protection. They would kill the servants of God the minute they stepped into the village. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Mans most urgent need is deliverance from the ultimate dangereternal judgment and separation from Gods presence forever (2 Thess. 12). His tail swept down a third of the stars of heaven and cast them to the earth. A Song of Ascents. I have been crucified with Christ. With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation.. Ultimately, God is our protector. 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. Satan is saying to the Lord Jesus, If You are really the Son of God, then You, of all people, can live dangerously. Lord heal me from pain I didnt know was there. However, God will protect you from your seen and unseen enemies; He will protect you from every evil act. Look at the heroes of the faith in Hebrews 11. It can also mean to lift up in the sense of exalt (cf. 4:11-13; 2 Tim. You are my God; in you I trust." 3 He will keep you safe from all hidden dangers and from all deadly diseases. WHAT DO YOU CALL THAT!!!! God will put his angels in charge of you to protect you wherever you go. From his shoulders upward he was taller than any of the people. And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 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. That you should remember the predictions of the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior through your apostles. The One in whom the anonymous author148 urges us to place our trust is the One the psalmist has personally found to be trustworthy. And the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush. This fear keeps us from serving God and obeying His word. Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. She is devoted to learning about human behavior and its affects on society. 4:6). He leads me beside still waters. My soul also is greatly troubled. 4 He will cover you with his wings. In the words of the New Testament: What then shall we say to these things? I have suggested that the broadest range of opposition and danger is implied in the poetic description of verse 3 and verses 5-10. Even in minimal danger (Lest you strike your foot against a stone), Gods servants, the angels, could bear us up so as to avoid it. 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. 3 3) Beautiful Prayer for Family to Have Safe Travel. He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler. Lord protect my heart from fear and steer me to peace. 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. The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. My soul makes its boast in the Lord; let the humble hear and be glad. Many Christians who wish to grow in faith focus on the identity of their faith, rather than in the quality of faiths object. 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. David Brainerd was an American missionary who ministered to the native American Indians. For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. The good news is that God promises to protect us from those arrows. For they make their phylacteries broad and their fringes long, If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. That is not faith, but presumption. Davids rescue from Gath was not dignified because David was not depending upon God but upon his own clever intentions. After a short while a poisonous snake slithered past us and the promises of Psalm 91 sustained us.145. Often the excesses of some Christians are the result of taking a single verse and leaping from it, without balancing its truth with other truth. Here we find much more than a passive protection. I Who may receive them and how are they obtained? May God protect you from people that talk behind your back. We should understand these two figures of speech as highly symbolic, emphasizing the elements of surprise and danger.150 The trappers snare is not seen until it is too late. But you, O Lordhow long? Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Moses left the security of his position in Pharaohs palace. After that he must be released for a little while. Romans 12:19 Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for Gods wrath, for it is written: It is mine to avenge; I will repay, says the Lord. In every case, the Egyptians suffered, but not the Israelites who trusted in God. 1 Whoever goes to the Lord for safety, whoever remains under the protection of the Almighty, 2 can say to him, "You are my defender and protector. 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. 4 Biblical Secrets To Ensure You Are Hearing Gods Voice. In fact, a broad range of poetic imagery is employed to encompass the entire range of danger which one might dread. 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. This is the assurance of the words, I will be with him in trouble (v. 15). While Gods protection extends to the smallest matters, His prevention may include trials both great and small. So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. 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. God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved; God will help her when morning dawns. 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.