Protection
November 16th, 2008
Few Christians understand that they have an enemy of their soul. Liberal seminaries teach that there is no Devil, no demons, and there are no fallen angels. However, the Word of God teaches and warns all believers to be aware and on guard against attacks from these works of darkness. The Word of God promises us protection as long as we walk in the light as He is in the light and walk in love toward others.
Definition: Webster Handy College Dictionary pro tec’tion n. 1, act or effect of protecting; that which keeps safe.
Your Enemy
1 Peter 5:8 Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. 9 Stand firm against him, and be strong in your faith. Remember that your Christian brothers and sisters all over the world are going through the same kind of suffering you are. NLT
Stay close to God !
Prov 18:10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe. NKJV
Ps 121:7 The Lord keeps you from all harm and watches over your life. 8 The Lord keeps watch over you as you come and go, both now and forever. NLT
My protector
Ps 18:2 The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection.
He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety. 3 I called on the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and he saved me from my enemies. NLT
2 Thess 3:3 But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one. NLT
When we walk according to God’s will Devine protection covers us.
2 Tim 4:17 But the Lord stood with me and gave me strength so that I might preach the Good News in its entirety for all the Gentiles to hear. And he rescued me from certain death. 18 Yes, and the Lord will deliver me from every evil attack and will bring me safely into his heavenly Kingdom. All glory to God forever and ever! Amen. NLT
Unfailing protection
Josh 1:5 No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life; as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you nor forsake you. 6 Be strong and of good courage, NKJV
Heb 13:5 Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” 6 So we may boldly say:
“The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?” NKJV
The power to keep you safe spiritually.
John 10:28 And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand. 29 My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of My Father’s hand. 30 I and My Father are one.” NKJV
1 Cor 10: 13 No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it. NKJV
Jude 24 Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling,
And to present you faultless
Before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, NKJV
Rev 3:10 Because you have kept My command to persevere, I also will keep you from the hour of trial which shall come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth. NKJV
Not snares, nor pits, or traps, can contain us !
Ps 124:1 “If it had not been the Lord who was on our side,” Let Israel now say — 2 “If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, When men rose up against us, 3 Then they would have swallowed us alive,
When their wrath was kindled against us; 4 Then the waters would have overwhelmed us,
The stream would have gone over our soul; 5 Then the swollen waters Would have gone over our soul.”
6 Blessed be the Lord, Who has not given us as prey to their teeth. 7 Our soul has escaped as a bird from the snare of the fowlers; The snare is broken, and we have escaped. 8 Our help is in the name of the Lord, Who made heaven and earth. NKJV
No fear !
Ps 27:1 The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid? 2 When the wicked came against me To eat up my flesh, My enemies and foes,
They stumbled and fell. 3 Though an army may encamp against me, My heart shall not fear; Though war may rise against me, In this I will be confident. NKJV
Protection against calamities
Ps 91:3 For he will rescue you from every trap and protect you from deadly disease. 4 He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection.
5 Do not be afraid of the terrors of the night, nor the arrow that flies in the day. 6 Do not dread the disease that stalks in darkness, nor the disaster that strikes at midday. 7 Though a thousand fall at your side,
though ten thousand are dying around you, these evils will not touch you. NLT
Ps 34:7 For the angel of the Lord is a guard; he surrounds and defends all who fear him. NLT
Relax ! The Lord is on duty.
Deut 33:12 “The Lord’s loved ones will lie down in safety, because he protects them all day long.
The ones he loves rest with him.” NCV
Prov 3:24 When you lie down, you will not be afraid; Yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet.
Isa 41:10 Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God.I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’ NKJV
We must do our part !
Eph 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; 18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, NKJV
Jesus taught not to fear the Devil or men.
Luke 12:4 “And I say to you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. 5 But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear Him who, after He has killed, has power to cast into hell; yes, I say to you, fear Him! NKJV
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