Good Morning Everyone,
Our theme for this month: “Never forsaken, never abandoned.”
Our Bible verse for today: “For He will order His angels concerning you, to protect you in all your ways; because he is lovingly devoted to Me, I will deliver him; I will protect him because he knows My name. When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will rescue him and give him honor.” Psalm 91:11; 14-15 (HCSB)
Our thought for today: “God watches over and protects those who love and honor Him.”
Psalm 91 is one of the greatest of the “protection and deliverance” Psalms. When I served in Operation Desert Storm during the first Iraq war, this Psalm was popular among the forces out in the Iraqi desert. It was even set to music and distributed to the Soldiers and Marines on a cassette tape.
In verse one the Psalmist writes of how those who intentionally live under the protection of the Almighty enjoy the sanctuary and security of dwelling in His shadow. In verse two we find that we can then claim God as our “fortress” and “refuge.” Verses 3-6 speak of being delivered by God from the dangers around us, finding Him to be a protective shield around us, and that dangers and pestilence can’t touch us. This protection, according to verse 7, is available to us while others around us – those not under God’s protection – fall and suffer.
Verses 11-13 he writes of angelic oversight that includes guidance, support, and protection from danger. Based upon this passage I often include a line in my own prayers in which I ask God to extend to myself and to the others I am praying for, “A hedge of angelic protection – physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.”
Finally, in verses 14-16 we read that because this individual is lovingly devoted to God, God has committed to listen, answer, protect, and honor this one who faithfully and devotedly honors Him.
Do you know the God of Psalm 91? Have you placed yourself under His protection? Are you residing in His shadow and taking refuge under His wings? If you are lovingly devoted to Him, He will be there for you.
God Bless,
Pastor Jim
Oak Hill Baptist Church 