"I thank You, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have kept me this night from all harm and danger; and I pray that You would keep me this day also from sin and every evil, that all my doings and life may please You. For into Your hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen." (Luther's Morning Prayer)
Saturday, August 24, 2024 - Day 237 (Through the Bible in a year readings for today: Psalm 124-127; 1 Cor. 7:1-24)
SURROUNDED BY THE LORD
“As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people, from this time forth and forevermore.” (Psalm 125:2 ESV)
The hills encompassing Jerusalem are like sentinels, reminders of God’s watchfulness.
The Lord is watching over you. You are surrounded by His protection, along with His mercy and grace. 2 Kings 6 records an event that powerfully illustrates this fact:
“And the servant said, “Alas, my master! What shall we do?” He said, “Do not be afraid, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” Then Elisha prayed and said, “O Lord, please open his eyes that he may see.” So the Lord opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw, and behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.” (2 King 6:15-17 ESV)
Open your eyes of faith and see that God is with you too, protecting you from evil through the death and resurrection of Jesus. This means that you can rest in the protecting arms of Jesus not matter what.
5. Lord Jesus, who dost love me,
Oh, spread Thy wings above me
And shield me from alarm!
Though evil would assail me,
Thy mercy will not fail me:
I rest in Thy protecting arm.
("Now Rest Beneath Night's Shadow,” The Lutheran Hymnal #554)
Almighty God, thank You for surrounding me with Your protection and salvation. Amen.
Pastor David Paape
“See” you in church tomorrow!
Pastor David Paape
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