God's Protection Covenant! (Part Two)

Today, we will continue on with part 2 of God's Protection Covenant, which is found in Psalms 91.

5 and 6: Thou shalt not be afraid (overcome with fear) for the terror (extreme fear) by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day; nor from the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday. Verses 5 and 6 cover an entire twenty-four hour period -- day and night protection. The Lord continually reminds us not to be afraid, because it is through faith in His word that we are protected. Being afraid comes when we think that we are responsible for protecting ourselves. Fortunately for us, His protection is already there - it has already been provided - we just need to receive it. The terror by night that's talked about in verse 5 refers to all those things that are happening around us in our every day life - like robbery and murder. However, if we abide close to the Lord in the shelter of the Most High and believe His promises, there will be no reason to fear. Remember, "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind" (2 Timothy 1:7).

7: A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee. What a wonderful statement! God wants us to know that there shall be a thousand falling by our side and ten thousand at our right hand, so while there will be destruction, but it will not approach us, because we have chosen to believe and trust in Him! By doing so, we are hid under the shadow of the Almighty.

8: Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward (recompense) of the wicked. When the children of Israel left Egypt, they were under the protection of the Almighty God and where able to crossed the Red Sea on dry land. However, but the wicked ones who were not under the protection all drown in the Red Sea. Moses told the Israelites whom ye have seen today, ye will never see them again. Just as He did for the children of Israel, he will do for us. God will protect His own! 

9 and 10: Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, (shelter) even the Most High, thy habitation; (a place of residence) There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague (disease) come nigh (near) thy dwelling. After God repeats our part of the condition in verse nine, He re-emphasizes the promise in verse ten - no plague will come near your dwelling place. What an awesome God! When our hearts are truly steadfast and we are trusting in His faithfulness, He will fulfill His promises!

Next week we will conclude God's Protection Covenant, so be sure to check back next Wednesday!

With all that said, let the Church say Amen… and AMEN!