Whoever goes to the LORD for safety, whoever remains under the protection of the Almighty, can say to him, "You are my defender and protector. You are my God; in you I will trust." He will keep you safe from all hidden dangers and from all deadly diseases. He will cover you with his wings; you will be safe in his care; his faithfulness will protect and defend you. You need not fear any dangers at night or sudden attacks during the day or the plagues that strike in the dark or the evils that kill in daylight.

A thousand may fall dead beside you, ten thousand all around you, but you will not be harmed. You will look and see how the wicked are punished.

You have made the LORD your defender, the Most High your protector, and so no disaster will strike you, no violence will come near your home. God will put his angels in charge of you to protect you wherever you go. They will hold you up with their hands to keep you from hurting your feet on the stones. You will trample down lions and snakes, fierce lions and poisonous snakes.

God says, "I will save those who love me and will protect those who acknowledge me as LORD. When they call to me, I will answer them; when they are in trouble, I will be with them. I will rescue them and honor them. I will reward them with long life; I will save them."

Psalm 91:1-16

When life is peaceful, many people believe they are self-sufficient, but when the going gets rough they are swept off their feet. Because they refuse God’s help, they have nothing to hold on to. People who cling to the LORD can weather the fiercest storms of adversity. It is the LORD who helps us through those storms. Our Father strengthens, guards and protects us.

God has not promised to keep up from the storms of life,

but He does promise to get us through those storms.

Our Daily Bread – June 24, 2003