You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, nor of the arrow that flies by day, nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness, nor of the destruction that lays waste at noonday. - Psalm 91: 5-6
I love how Psalm 91 reminds us that we have round-the-clock protection. Whether it is at night or in the day. Whether it is in darkness or at noonday. Whether we are faced with a terror or confronted by arrows. Whether pestilence is threatened or destruction looms. We do not have to be afraid because our God, who watches over us, neither slumbers nor sleeps (see Psalm 121:3-4)!
The reality is, the world we live in seems to be engulfed in negative news and fear. We often hear reports of senseless terrorist attacks on innocent civilians, horrific accidents claiming multiple victims, or an epidemic affecting entire communities, leading to hundreds of babies being born with deformities. I know that many can't help but dread that the same tragedies could befall them.
But beloved, I want you to know that in the midst of all that is happening in the world, you can be fearless, and this comes from knowing the Lord as the God of peace.
Romans chapter 15 ends with the Apostle Paul saying, “Now the God of peace be with you all” (Romans 15:33). You might ask, isn't God with us all the time? Why then did Paul specifically say, “the God of peace be with you all”? What Paul was speaking over the people was for God to manifest himself as the God of peace in their lives. In other words, even though God is always with us, we may not always experience Him as the God of peace. Do you know what happens when God manifests himself as the God of peace in your life? Romans 16:20 tells us this: “and the God of peace will crush Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.”
Do you see what the God of peace will do in your life? He will crush every fear, every worry, and every anxiety!
Do you see grace in that verse as well? Grace - the undeserved, unearned, and unmerited favour of God - is the only thing against which the devil has no defence. This is why we put our faith in the blood of Jesus when we talk about protection. His sinless blood was shed to pay the price for the guilty one. And because Jesus paid the price, we who are in Him have a right to walk in divine health and protection. Grace qualifies us for God’s all-encompassing protection. Amen!
Today's Prayer
Lord Jesus, I ask You to manifest as the God of peace in my life today. I thank You that there is nothing that I need to fear because You watch over me night and day. Thank You for being with me and crushing Satan under my feet. I declare that because of your grace, I have victory over every fear, every worry, and every anxiety. Amen.
Today Thought
The God of peace is with me and crushes Satan along with every fear, every worry, and every anxiety through His grace.
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Prince, Joseph. The Prayer of Protection Devotional: Daily Strategies for Living Fearlessly In Dangerous Times.