It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man. - Psalm 118:8
The prayer of protection declares, “Because you have made the Lord, who is my refuge, even the Most High, your dwelling place, no evil shall befall you” (Psalm 91:9-10). The Word of God does not say that no evil shall befall “the world.” It says that no evil shall befall you. Verse 10 goes on to say, “nor shall any plague come near your dwelling,” and that includes your family. Beloved, let this Scripture strengthen and anchor your heart. Because you have made the Lord your refuge, no plague will come near your dwelling. Protection from strains of viruses that science does not yet have a cure for - Ebola, Zika, or AIDS - is God's promise to you and your household!
Have you made the Lord your refuge? Today's Scripture says, “It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man.” Interestingly, the Hebrew word for “trust” is Chacah, which is the root word for “refuge” in Psalm 91.
In other words, to make the Lord your refuge is to trust Him in all things. Trust Him with your plans, with your life, and with your family. Trust Him for His leading and wisdom. Confide in Him. Our Lord Jesus is not distant; He is not a Saviour who is far away. He is so personal… so near you. There is safety and protection when we draw near to Him and dwell in His sweet presence, His Word, and His house.
As I said at the beginning of this book, in the natural, the world is getting darker and darker. But don't look around you and be distressed. Don't look inside you and be depressed. Look to the Lord Jesus and be completely at rest! As children of the Most High, let's pray today's prayer together right now!
Today's Prayer
Father, I thank You for Psalm 91. I thank You that I am in Christ. I live in that realm where no evil – no economic calamity and upheavals - shall befall me, and no plague shall come near my dwelling. You are my refuge and my hiding place, and I thank You that with long life, You satisfy me. Thank You, Father for giving up Your Son to die at Calvary so that today, I can be safe and secure in the secret place of the Most High. As Christ is, so am I in this world. As Christ is seated at Your right hand, far above every principality and every power, so am I! Amen.
Today’s Thought
There is safety and protection when I draw near to God and trust Him in all things.
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Prince, Joseph. The Prayer of Protection Devotional: Daily Strategies for Living Fearlessly In Dangerous Times.