Thursday July 20th, 2023
« Even if I go through the deepest darkness, I will not be afraid, LORD, for you are with me. Your shepherd’s rod and staff protect me »
70 This is what He promised through His holy prophets long ago.
71 He will save us from our enemies and from the power of all those who hate us.
72 God said He would show mercy to our fathers, and He remembered his holy agreement.
73 This was the promise He made to our father Abraham,
74 a promise to free us from the power of our enemies, so that we could serve Him without fear
75 in a way that is holy and right for as long as we live.
Today’s Bible reading should inspire confidence of absolute security in those who are children of Abraham through faith in the Son of the Living God (Galatians 3:7-9).
The question is, are you a true child of Abraham?
As a child of Abraham, David’s confidence in the protection of the God of Abraham moved him to make this exuberant declaration of faith in Psalm 23:4NIV:
« Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me »
In order to put our minds at rest and leave us with absolutely no doubt of His commitment to our security, several passages of the Bible re-echo God’s promise of divine safety to us.
The Lord guarantees that He will defend us for His Name’s sake (1 Samuel 12:22, Psalms 106:8, Psalm 23:3).
This is significant and very reassuring because we know His Name does not change nor can He deny His Name (Psalm 135:13, 2 Timothy 2:13).
It is highly comforting when you realize that your Ally is the Almighty God, but then, you must have a relationship with Him, a Father-child, Shepherd-sheep and Lord-disciple relationship.
The Almighty God recognizes that we are surrounded by enemies in this world, and for that reason He has put a plan in place to save us from them all, through the power of the new covenant in the Blood of Jesus.
Why has God done this for us?
Luke 1:74-75 answers this question, saying:
74…a promise to free us from the power of our enemies, so that we could serve him without fear, 75 in a way that is holy and right for as long as we live.”
As the redeemed of the Lord, there should be no fear in us concerning the enemies.
We are the triumphant Church of Jesus Christ, sitting with Him in heavenly places in dominion.
We do not walk in fear because fear has torment 1 John 4:18.
Fear has pushed a lot of people into doing several abominable things like witchcraft, sorcery and joining all sorts of occult groups.
Needless to say, a child of God cannot be found with such, as there is no holiness in occult groups, neither is there righteousness in the company of diviners.
Behold, the Lord has made up His mind to defend you if only you will trust Him.
Are you in any secret society in order to protect yourself physically or financially?
You need to quit today because they cannot help you on the fearful day of the Lord (2 Peter 3:10-13).
If you are a child of God, you have no reason to fidget, Jesus is Lord and the Lord of Host for that matter.
Therefore, cheer up!
Prayer point: Father, I thank You for this assurance of my safety and security. Please don’t let me stray away from under Your divine protection.
Author: Bishop Enoch. A. Adeboye.
Edited by Naomie
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