His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue, by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature. - 2 Peter 1:3-4
In the previous reading, I recounted the story of how our Jewish guide in Israel was miraculously protected during the fourth Arab-Israeli war in 1973. He grew up believing the written Word - “a thousand may fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand; but it shall not come near you.”
In contrast, he told us about a friend in the army who had gone to the Israeli military academy together with him. During the Yom Kippur war, his friend told him this: “I've got a feeling that I won't make it through this war. I just feel I'm going to die in this war.” Although our guide told him not to say such things, his friend continued. He believed he would die in the war as much as our guide believed that he would not. Sadly, this friend was indeed killed during the war.
The devil is known as “the accuser of our brethren” (Revelation 12:10). He will always try to keep you self-occupied and in fear. God wants you Christ-occupied and in faith! You might have a friend of the same age who perhaps died suddenly from an illness even though he or she had seemed healthier than you. The devil will try to plant fears in your heart that you are next. By now, you know what to do. Take up your shield of faith and declare, “It is written – ‘a thousand may fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand; but it shall not come near you.’” Whatever “it” may be - cancer, disease, accidents, terrorist attacks - it shall not come near you! When you board a plane, that plane has no choice but to land safely because YOU are on board, Amen!
Beloved, the Lord Jesus sacrificed His life on the cross so that you can stand upon His promises and claim them for your life. They are all fully paid for by the blood of Jesus, and the Father will see to it that you enjoy them! If you do not know what promises to claim, can I encourage you to start with the many promises listed in Psalm 91? Memorise Psalm 91 and when you're under attack, quote it the way our Lord Jesus quoted Scripture. Meditate on Psalm 91 and allow yourself to be fortified by this prayer of protection. There is such a power and authority that comes with quoting the pure and unadulterated written Word of God, and I invite you to start walking in that power and authority today!
Today's Prayer
Father in heaven, thank You for giving me Your exceedingly great and precious promises to stand upon and claim for my life. Thank You that I can meditate on Psalm 91 and be fortified by this prayer of protection. I will stand upon Your promises and walk in the power and authority of Your Word. Amen.
Today’s Thought
I have been given the exceedingly great and precious promises of God to stand upon, and I will walk in the power and authority of His Word as I proclaim it.
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