God's Protection for You

Our Lord and our God, you are my mighty rock, my fortress, my protector. You are the rock where I am safe. You are my shield, my powerful weapon, and my place of shelter.

2 Samuel 22:2–3 (CEV)

School shootings. Hatred. Wars. Evil seems to have so much power in the world, so some have been tempted to not believe in a God who can—or would—allow it. Maybe he’s all-powerful. Or maybe he’s too busy. Or doesn’t care. Or maybe he doesn’t love you.

David, the man who wrote this week’s Bible passage, didn’t see it that way. David saw God save him from a lion, a giant, and even an entire army out to kill him. He saw a personal God who cared for a shepherd boy. He saw a God who knew everywhere he was and everything he was facing. He saw a God who was stronger than the biggest fortress, more solid than any rock. Because he knew the Lord worked mightily, David was consumed with the need to sing about him, praise him, thank him.

When people focus on the power of evil, they are missing the daily protections that we so easily take for granted. The very fact that we are breathing is God’s grace. They are not trusting that God could love them, or they are outright scoffing at his power.

How about you? Have you paid attention to all the times he has already protected you? Do you trust he will continue to keep you safe? Do you choose to focus on his strength and care? Do you believe in his power? And have you thanked him for it today? It’s not too late to do that right now!

SPIRITUAL FITNESS TRAINING

Take a survey of your friends and family. What are some things God has saved them from? Thank the Lord with them!

INSPIRATION

“A God wise enough to create me and the world I live in is wise enough to watch out for me.”

—Philip Yancey, American author

KEEP IT GOING

Related passages: These additional verses will help you expand Scriptural knowledge and place on the armor of God’s Word to tackle each day. Swipe to read the passages today.

Psalm 91:1–4

Psalm 139:7–12

Acts 27:23–25

Romans 8:39