06/20 Psalm 23:1-2
1 The LORD is my shepherd; I have all that I need. 2 He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams.
SHEPHERD
We are like sheep, always going astray. The Lord is our Shepherd and He is guiding us in everything we do. The Lord is a good, good shepherd. Every thought He has towards us is a thought for good.
06/19 John 10:26-30
26 But you don’t believe me because you are not my sheep.
27 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.
28 I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them away from me,
29 for my Father has given them to me, and he is more powerful than anyone else. No one can snatch them from the Father’s hand.
30 The Father and I are one.”
LORD
Jesus is Lord.
He will protect us and salvage our lives for Himself.
He is our protector, encourager and Savior.
We belong to Him and He will never let us go.
He knows us. He knows everything about us.
Jesus is Lord.
06/18 2 Samuel 22:3-4
3 my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety. He is my refuge, my savior, the one who saves me from violence.
4 I called on the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and he saved me from my enemies.
ROCK
Jesus saves.
He saves us from powerful enemies.
He provides safety for our daily walk.
He will not leave us or forget us.
Jesus loves you. He loves me.
We belong to Him, and He will save us from our enemies.
06/17 2 Corinthians 4:8-9
8 We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed. We are perplexed, but not driven to despair.
9 We are hunted down, but never abandoned by God. We get knocked down, but we are not destroyed.
LIFE
Life in this world is problematical.
Everybody has problems.
Your problem may not sidetrack me.
My problem may not cause you to despair.
But a problem is a problem.
Jesus takes our problems seriously and solves them.
He is king and king over all things.
Trust Jesus and stand up. He will keep you from falling.
06/16 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24
23 Now may the God of peace make you holy in every way, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ comes again. 24 God will make this happen, for he who calls you is faithful.
FAITHFUL
God is faithful.
He is always seeking our best good.
Salvation is His gift.
Obedience is our gift.
Trust the Lord and He will do it.
06/15 Psalm 140:4
4 O LORD, keep me out of the hands of the wicked. Protect me from those who are violent, for they are plotting against me.
PROTECT
Lord, only You can keep me away from violent people.
Guide my steps away from violence and confrontation.
Instruct me in Your way.
You know all things and your way guides me into peace.
No one is seeking for Your best Lord. Help my unbelief.
Lead me in Your Godly way.
Keep me out of the hands of the wicked.
Give me favor for a peaceful life.
06/14 Psalm 138:7
7 Though I am surrounded by troubles, you will protect me from the anger of my enemies. You reach out your hand, and the power of your right hand saves me.
YOU
Thank you Lord. You protect me. I am grateful. Even though I often don’t see you at work, my life bears testimony to your protection. Thank you, Lord. Life is chaotic. You bring peace. Thank you Lord.
06/13 Psalm 59:1
1 Rescue me from my enemies, O God. Protect me from those who have come to destroy me.
PROTECTThe Lord says that He will protect us. Protect me Lord. I believe You. Help my unbelief. Thank you Lord.
06/12 Psalm 57:1
1 Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy! I look to you for protection. I will hide beneath the shadow of your wings until the danger passes by.
SHELTERWe find our shelter from the known and unknown in the presence of the Lord. Early we go to Him. He protects us and guides us in the way we should go.
06/11 Psalm 46:1
1 God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.
HARD
Every day somewhere life is difficult and hard. How can that be? The world is a dark place. We discover our refuge and strength is in the Lord. Fear God and do His commandments. Jesus loves you.
