The LORD IS Your Keeper

The LORD is Your Keeper Devotional Reading August 3, 2023

God Helps Those Who Diligently Seek Him

“I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” —Psalm 121:1-2

Reflection: Is there someone in your life or a sinful habit that’s holding you back from fully surrendering to God and living your best life?

You may think, “Right now, my life is good” as you reflect on your actions that have resulted in a productive life. Yes, we congratulate ourselves for a job well done. But while we are basking in self-reliance, King David would like for us to know there is something that you have not considered, The Lord is Your Keeper!

“The Lord is your keeper; The Lord is your shade at your right hand. The sun shall not strike you by day, Nor the moon by night. The Lord shall preserve you from all evil; He shall preserve your soul. The Lord shall preserve your going out and your coming in. From this time forth, and even forevermore.” —Psalm 121:5-8

Self-reliance prevents us from having praise and gratitude for the Lord’s mercies that He abundantly gives to us every day. We would be consumed by Satan’s spiritual warfare if it were not for our Keeper. It is King Jesus who commands the legions of angel armies and assigns them to protect us every second of every day.

Not only does Jesus command the heavenly angels, but He also tells Satan when to stand down and places limitations on the adversity he can bring into our lives [Study Job chapter 1]. Our guardian angels are fighting the unseen battles of wickedness, physical harm, and situations that would cause mental and emotional anguish. We should give praises of gratitude to King Jesus because He will never allow Satan to crush us!

“If the Lord had not been on our side when people attacked us, they would have swallowed us alive when their anger flared against us; the flood would have engulfed us, the torrent would have swept over us, the raging waters would have swept us away.” — Psalm 124:2-5

Prayer: God, we ask for forgiveness for not acknowledging and praising You for keeping us from the spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional dangers. We have thought too highly of ourselves. King Jesus, we thank You for being our Keeper. We love You and praise Your Holy Name for Your love, grace, and mercies. And we humbly ask this prayer in Your Name, Amen.

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