Psalms 91:1-7 NKJV
“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.” Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler And from the perilous pestilence. He shall cover you with His feathers, And under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler. You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, Nor of the arrow that flies by day, Nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness, Nor of the destruction that lays waste at noonday. A thousand may fall at your side, And ten thousand at your right hand; But it shall not come near you.”
INSIGHT
–The Psalmist describes the benefits of dwelling in God’s presence, emphasizing that God is a refuge and fortress, shielding believers from various dangers including pestilence, drought, diseases and destruction. God shields us from snares like temptations and traps. Further, the Lord protects us from terror including war and infirmities. The Lord upholds the security and protection found in God for those who trust in Him. The passage emphasizes that God’s protection extends to both physical and spiritual realms.
PRAYER
Lord our God You are our God. Early morning we seek You. Our soul thirsts for You only. Dear Lord Jesus only You can satisfy us. Our flesh longs for You in a dry and thirsty land where there is no water. We desire to dwell in You in Your presence and sanctuary now and forevermore, Lord You are our Refuge and Fortress, we put all our trust in You. You are our Shield and Buckler, may You protect us and save us from every danger, pestilence, snare and temptations. We desire Your presence always in our lives, families and nation always. May You deliver us from every scheme and plan of the evil one and release Your honor upon us. May You answer us always when we call for You are our Faithful God. May You grant us long life filled with good health, and grant us Your salvation. We long to see You Lord, to experience Your power and Your glory forevermore. Amen
Further reading: Psalms 63:1-2
Exodus 13:21-22 NKJV
“And the Lord went before them by day in a pillar of cloud to lead the way, and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, so as to go by day and night. He did not take away the pillar of cloud by day or the pillar of fire by night from before the people.”
INSIGHT
-God’s miraculous protection and guidance of the Israelites through the wilderness, using a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night to lead them. The fire to offer light, heat, and capacity to destroy and refine. The cloud to offer guidance, covering, supply of rain and separation of realms. This visual representation of God’s presence served as a constant reminder of His protection and direction, allowing them to travel day or night. The Holy Spirit offers protection by the hedge of fire. He continuously offers guidance and protection, both in the physical journey and in the spiritual life of believers.
PRAYER
Precious Holy Spirit we thank You, we honor You. Thank You for You have kept us alive, healthy, and safe. May You heal all those who are sick and suffering and deliver them from their distress. By Your precious blood dear Jesus we are healed. May You cover us with Your precious blood and protect us from sickness, accidents, premature death, barrenness, barriers and limitations. May You empower us to take our mantles and move in the direction of Your purposes and will. May You guide us and protect us Precious Holy Spirit by Your hedge of fire from the snares of the evil one. We honor You dear Lord and exalt Your holy name, and it is in Jesus name we pray. Amen
Further reading: Zechariah 2:5, Job 1:10
Psalms 34:1-5 NKJV
“I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make its boast in the Lord; The humble shall hear of it and be glad. Oh, magnify the Lord with me, And let us exalt His name together. I sought the Lord, and He heard me, And delivered me from all my fears. They looked to Him and were radiant, And their faces were not ashamed.”
INSIGHT
–David delivers a powerful testimony of his trust in God during fear and adversity. He models a lifestyle of praise, encourages others to worship, and affirms that those who seek God will never be put to shame. It is a song of deliverance and a reminder that God is near the broken-hearted. The Lord is our help and deliverer, our ever-present help in times of need. The Lord goes before us and protects us, He will not leave us nor forsake us and calls us to be bold and not fear nor be dismayed (Deuteronomy 31:8).
PRAYER
We give thanks to You Lord, for He You are good, and Your mercies endure forever. Let all people now say, Your mercy endures forever. Let all Kenyans now say, Your mercy endures forever. Let those who fear You Lord now say, Your mercy endures forever. We call on You Lord in our distress with faith and confidence that You will answer us and set us in a broad place. Lord You are on our side, we will not fear nor be dismayed. Lord You are our God, You will hold our hands and protect us. We cast all our cares and burdens upon You for You care for us. May You help us and empower us to always be sober and vigilant, for our adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. May you grant us the grace to resist him and remain steadfast in the faith. May You establish us, strengthen us and settle us by Your grace and favor. Amen
Further reading: Psalms 118:1-6, 1 Peter 5:5-10
2 Thessalonians 3:3 NKJV
“But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one.”
INSIGHT
–God is faithful and His faithfulness is the foundation of our Christian hope. By His faithfulness God enables believers to have confidence in uncertain and hostile environments. God protects us from the evil one, for he who is born of God does not sin and keeps himself (1 John 5:18). Though believers are in spiritual warfare, God is our defender (Ephesians 6:10–18). By God’s faithfulness He protects, guides, and finishes the work He began in us (Philippians 1:6).
PRAYER
Lord You are our Rock and our Shield, our Stronghold and our Defence. May You hear the voice of our supplications when we cry to You, when we lift up our hands toward Your holy sanctuary. May You come to our aid when we call and vindicate us merciful Savior. May You vindicate all those who are sick and suffering, and cover them with Your precious blood. May You vindicate all the street families and settle them in secure homes. We declare that no weapon fashioned against us shall prosper, and we refute every tongue that rises against us in judgment. This is our heritage and our vindication, declares the Lord. We honor You Lord and give You praise, and it is Jesus name we pray. Amen
Further reading: Isaiah 54:17
Hebrews 13:6 NKJV
“So we may boldly say: “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?”
INSIGHT
–Our faith in God enables us to speak with courage, confidence, and without hesitation, knowing that God who began a good work in us will carry it on to completion until the day of Jesus Christ (Philippians 1:6). Even though man can harm the body, reputation, or possessions, but cannot touch the believer’s eternal standing with God (Matthew 10:28). Even in persecution, the believer is secure in God’s ultimate protection.
SUMMARY
God is our Protector, and His Word offers us comfort, hope, and strength in times of need. When we face trials, we can turn to God, who is faithful, to establish us and guard us from the evil one (2 Thessalonians 3:3). God is our refuge and fortress, He delivers us from the snare of the fowler and perilous pestilence. He also covers us with His feathers, and under His wings we take refuge, and His truth shall always be our shield and buckler (Psalms 91:1-7). When we sought the Lord, He hears us and delivers us from all our fears (Psalms 34:1-5). As the Lord went before the Israelites by day in a pillar of cloud to lead the way, and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, so He also protects us and guides our paths (Exodus 13:21-22). Through God’s word, we are reminded of His promises of protection, His care upon us, and His power over evil. God provides us with peace and assurance that comes from trusting in Him and His word.
PRAYER
Dear heavenly Father, our Shield and Defender, we come before You today thanking You for being our Defense and Protection. In trust and confidence, we place our lives, families, communities, nation, the nation of Israel and all nations in Your hands. We take refuge under Your sovereign care, where we find safety and security. Lord You are our refuge and fortress; in You we find shelter from the storms of life. May You protect us from those who wish to harm us and shield us from harmful thoughts and the snares of the evil one. May Your presence be a wall of fire around us and let Your angels encamp around us. May You protect our coming in and going out together with our families. May You keep us safe from all accidents, diseases, and other forms of harm. Dear Lord Jesus, may You protect and guard our hearts from fear, anxiety, and despair. May You fill us with Your peace that surpasses all human understanding, and with the unwavering assurance of Your love and care. Lord You are our light and salvation; in whom shall we fear? Lord You are our strength of life; in whom shall we be afraid? May You our God of peace, sanctify us through and through body, soul and spirit and keep us blameless at Your coming dear Lord Jesus Christ. May You grant Your true salvation to us and all people dear merciful Savior. We surrender our lives to You, our families, marriages, businesses, future, ministries, legacy, influence, future unto You dear Jesus. Lord may You do exceedingly abundantly more than we can ask of or think of according to the power that is at work in us. Lord we trust in You and exalt You. We believe that You are able to do more than we can think of or imagine. We believe that we shall be extremely fruitful since we abide in You and You in us. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow us all the days of our lives and we shall dwell in Your house forever. May You bless us and keep us loving Father, may You shine Your face upon us and be gracious to us. May You lift up Your countenance towards us and give us peace. Amen
Further reading: Psalm 27:1