In a world faced with wars, rumors of attacks, and dangers of every kind, it’s comforting to know that God has promised to protect His people. We may not be involved in the warfare of a natural war. But we always feel like we are in a war when we live in and face difficulties. During such times, we should keep in mind that our God is more powerful than anyone in this world. Make God is our refuge; we have security in Him. Just like a newborn baby wrapped in a warm, secure blanket, God wraps us in His love, safety and protection.
Psalm 91 has kept many a person safe in all kinds of dangers.
There is a proof for that in history. Ken knew a commander during the Vietnam War who used to make all his troops recite Psalm 91 every day—whether they liked it or not. It paid off! His company didn’t have any casualties. There is another testimony also from a group of soldiers during World War II from a very small town named Seadrift, Texas. Every day the women of Seadrift prayed Psalm 91 over those men and as a result, all returned home safe. What a miracle!
That’s the kind of protection God provides for us.
No one can come up with anything that is not covered by the promises of protection in the Word of God. He has provided a shelter that is ours; in fact, according to Psalm 61:3, “[God] hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.”
God Himself is our shelter and refuge. The dictionary defines refuge as “That which shelters or protects from danger, distress or calamity; a stronghold which protects by its strength or a sanctuary which secures safety by its sacredness; any place inaccessible to an enemy.”
Psalm 91:4 tells us, “Under His wings, shall you trust and find refuge.” When problems come our way, we take refuge in God. It’s the safest place and our refuge against any enemy.
God’s protection means you are safe from the enemy, no matter what the circumstances are.
According to the Scriptures, God encircles, encompasses, covers, and shields those who make Him their refuge. His presence—the anointing by Him—encircles you with His protection and makes you inaccessible to the enemy no matter what the circumstances may be.
That’s how men and women all through the ages have managed to walk unharmed in all kinds of dangerous situations. That’s how Daniel survived the lions’ den. The lions couldn’t get to him because a tangible field of God’s protection was around him (Daniel 6:16-22). God was Daniel’s refuge in the lion’s pit.
“A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee. Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked. Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation; there shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling. For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways” (Psalm 91:7-11).
The Spirit of God told me this concerning the secret place: There is a place in Christ Jesus where we abide in the secret place of God’s protection. The world knows nothing about this secret place, nor can they live there. It is a place revealed by the Holy Spirit. It is for the obedient. Our lives are hidden with Christ in God. (See Colossians 3:3.)
You and I can live in the secret arms of God. Wherever we go, that secret arms will cover and protect us.
God Himself is encircled by what Scripture calls a garment of light. Psalm 104:1-2 says, “O Lord my God…You are clothed with honor and majesty—[You are the One] who covers yourself with light as with a garment”.
Adam was created in God’s image, and God “crowned him with glory and honour” (Psalm 8:5). A Jewish commentary on Psalm 93 tells us, “As he sang God’s praises, Adam truly looked Divine, because he was a reflection of God’s image.” Think about it—Adam looked just like God. He was clothed in the glory of God—he wore a garment of light.
Now it’s true when Adam sinned, the glory and goodness departed from him. He lost that crown of honor. But thank God, Jesus through his redemption got back everything that Adam lost through his fall.
God desires to bless you, to surround you with goodwill, and to protect you always.
Always bond yourself to God. Go after the things of God. Go after His Word. Make it a priority to spend time with Him every day. Let everything in your life revolve around your relationship with Him.