READ: PSALM
46:1-11
Individuals
and nations all over the world spend a huge amount of money to protect lives
and properties. The defence budgets of nations, developing and under-developed alike
have continued to rise astronomically. If these enormous efforts are made in
the physical realm we must realise that God has made provision for our
protection and security.”GOD is our refuge and strength, a very
present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth be
removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;”
Our text today assures us of divine protection. God is your shield. Therefore
you must not fear. In Isaiah 43:2, the Almighty God says, “When you pass through the waters,
I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When
you walk through the fire, you shall be not be burned, nor shall the flame
scorch you.” In Isaiah 46:4, god said, “Even to your old age, I am He,
and even to gray hairs I will carry you! I have made, and I will bear; even I
will carry, and will deliver you.” This is the promise of God who can
never lie. In Hebrews 13:5, He says, “Let your conduct be without covetousness,
and be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, I will
never leave you nor forsake you.” If God says He will never leave you,
it means He is by your side always. Even till old age, He will be by your side.
David said his help comes from the Lord who made Heaven and earth. If you say
your help comes from the Lord, we need to know which Lord you are talking about
because there are various types of lords. Anybody who calls himself God and
does not know when the foundation of the earth was laid is not my God. Anyone
who calls himself God and cannot say to the storm, “Be still”, is not my God.
David said the lord he is talking about is the One who made heaven and earth.
There was nothing made that was not made by Him. Because He made all things
that is why I know that my security is guaranteed. The Bible says, “No
weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against
you in judgment you shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the
LORD, and their righteousness is from Me, says the LORD.” He said no
weapon fashioned against us shall prosper because He has already said that He
is the One who made the waster to destroy.
MEMORIZE:
PSALM 47:4 –He will choose our inheritance for us, the excellence of Jacob whom
He loves.
