PSALM 121:7-8
“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.”
We have an invisible enemy who desires to destroy us, but when we trust in the LORD and His promises, we build our lives upon the everlasting Rock that will not be moved. Like a mighty fortress, GOD will guard our lives each day. He will guard and protect us throughout eternity. Therefore, we rightly understand that at every moment, the LORD GOD is watching over us. HE is with us, caring for us, even in times of hardship and suffering. In a sense, GOD is our strong tower who keeps us, even though we are experiencing difficulties. Furthermore, ABBA GOD will ultimately take away from us all suffering and sorrow. As Psalm 71:20 affirms, “Though you have made me see troubles, many and bitter, you will restore my life.” This restoration happens, however partially, in this life, and fully in the future age to come.
Consequently, when we hear the good news that GOD keeps us from all harm, we can celebrate all the ways HE does protect us right now. We are invited to rejoice in the fact that, no matter how difficult our lives might be today, the LORD GOD is with us now and forever. Our future is secure in HIS strong, gracious hands.
PRAYER:
Faithful and Gracious, ABBA GOD, today I am reminded to praise you for your protection. Yes, it is true that sometimes you don’t “keep” me in the way I would prefer. Yet my life is in your hands. You protect in ways I will never know. And, though I might suffer difficulty in this life, I am eternally safe with you. Help me to live with the confidence that you are watching over me all the time, guiding me and protecting me. May I know and experience each day the truth that you are with me always and in all ways, both now and forevermore. In JESUS’ glorious Name. Amen.
Under His Watch,
Pastor Wally & Sister Mattie