You are surrounded by God’s protection…

68:17 Psalm “Surrounded by unnumbered thousands of chariots, the Lord came from Mount Sinai into his sanctuary.” (NLT)

I admit it… this may not become one of your favorite memory verses. That’s OK. The point is to remind us of ALL of the protection and resources that God has available to carry out His plans for us. We would be astounded at ALL that He has going on around us each day. There were only a few references in the Bible about His chariots or angels ready to do battle on His behalf. They are there (and below are a couple, in case you were wondering). We just don’t have the sight (or insight) to see them. Just know that He has you surrounded by His love and grace and mercy… and protection, when needed. You can rest assured in Him!!

Please share this verse to close family and friends by copying this blog post or by sending them the link to this page. Ask if they know the two references in the Bible where God’s chariots or angel(s) were revealed. Ask if they have heard of other stories by Christians about the protection of God. Share with them any examples that you have of God’s hand of protection in your life. Let them know that you surround them with prayers each day. Always Take Time For God’s Word© each day whenever you feel surrounded, then think of this verse as “68:17” and know that God’s love and protection surround you. In one account by missionaries, they were sure that the native tribe was planning to do them harm or even kill them as they were in their homes. The tribesmen were heavily armed and even surrounded their homes but nothing happened that night as the missionaries prayed for safe-keeping. Then about a year later, as the missionaries talked with the chief of the tribe (who had become a Christian), they asked why the warriors did not attack them. The chief replied that they were afraid of the ‘army of giant men in “shining garments with drawn swords in their hands” surrounding the mission grounds.’ (From the book “Angels”, by Billy Graham)  God had revealed His protection to those who would oppose Him. He will also protect you!

In our monthly prayer cycle, we remember all of our Christian colleges and universities here and around the world. These institutions are great places where the name of the Lord can be spoken freely. Students and faculty can speak the name of Jesus without fear of reprisal. They can worship openly. We need such places to train up the next generations of leaders, workers, and professionals in a variety of disciplines. Please offer your encouragement to those who attend such places. Support them where you can. Be a blessing to those around you. Pass it on knowing that His chariots and angels are there to protect you, if needed.

(Check it out: Numbers 22:27-31 and 2 Kings 6:13-18. Verse 6:16 IS a great memory verse, “…"Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.“ (NIV))


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