Wings and shadow!
Verse for Today: Saturday, December 7, 2013
Psalms 17:9 – Hide me in the
shadow of your wings from the wicked who assail me, from my mortal enemies who
surround me.
When faced with powerful and
wicked enemies, even the most courageous becomes fearful and fretful. In spite
of the past victories against formidable Goliaths, we feel weak and powerless
when continuously under attacks. During those moments of utter hopelessness, we
would want to run for refuge to escape. That was the experience of David when
his enemies almost overpowered him. When there was physical and emotional
warfare from all around, it is not easy for us to withstand all these
pressures. We tend to become frightened and lose our hope. In the heights of despair,
we even utter words of unbelief, discouragement and despondency. Prophet Elijah
went through such experiences and he even prayed that he would rather go home
to heaven. But even at such times, our God is with us and He will not abandon
us. His answers come in mysterious ways. David got mysterious deliverance from
his enemies and he was even made king over them. At the depth of his
hopelessness, Elijah got a visitation from heaven to meet all his physical,
emotional and spiritual needs. Apostle John got a vision about heaven itself
during those lonely days during exile. Apostle Paul had regular heavenly
reinforcement to fortify and encourage him. God’s reinforcements came after
Abraham and Jacob in times of deep gloom, unbelief and doubts. God interfered
in the life of emperors to mysteriously turn the lives of His chosen servants
like Joseph and Daniel. Yes, whether we feel it or not, we are hidden under the
wings of the Almighty and we dwell in His shadows to enjoy His coolness during
severe, moderate or mild attacks from the enemies.
Dear friend, are you facing
formidable enemies and situations from which escape eludes you? Is your
situation intimidating and making you lose hope about your future? Is the enemy
gnawing the teeth and moving its jaws to devour you? But even in such most
fearful moments, God wants to remind you that you are kept safe in arms of the
Almighty. God has already decreed that no power on earth or under the earth
will ever separate you from His love. He reassures you that you are in the palm
of His hands and that no one is capable of snatching you away from Him. So you
might wonder as to why you are facing formidable enemies on a regular basis?
Well, this is to test your faith and to strengthen you further in your trust.
It is also to help you to renew your faith and trust in God. God wants you to
know that He is greater than all the enemies who try to devour you and He will
not permit the enemies to swallow you up. His divine wall of protection is
around you. His grace is sufficient to keep your heart and mind at peace even
when there seem to be no hope. His promises of hope are to keep reminding you
of the heavenly wall of protection around you. When you ask for hiding you, you
are already hidden under His wings and that your prayers are answered before
you even ask. Such is the love, concern, care and compassion our Father has for
you. So during moments of encounter with the enemy, we must keep our eyes and
focus on the Lord. Today let us take our eyes off our situations and the formidable
enemies who are around us. Let’s focus on the mighty power of our God that
encompasses around us and enjoy His strength and protection.
Isaiah 49:16 – See, I have
engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are ever before Me.
Thought for Today
When we are surrounded by the
invisible army of God, there is no reason to be afraid of circumstances and
mortals.
Prayer for Today
Dear Lord Jesus: Help me today to
fully trust in Your promises and enjoy the rest and peace that come from You for
confident living. Amen!
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