The LORD Will Keep You From All
Harm
The Lord watches over you—the Lord is your shade at your right hand; the sun will
not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord will keep you from
all harm—he will watch over your life; the
Lord will watch over your
coming and going both now and forevermore.
Psalm 121:5-8
Our
little grandson waved goodbye, then turned back with a question. “Grandma, why
do you stand on the porch and watch until we leave?” I smiled at him, finding
his question “cute” because he’s so young. Seeing his concern, however, I tried
to give a good answer. “Well, it’s a courtesy,” I told him. “If you’re my
guest, watching until you leave shows I care.” He weighed my answer, but still
looked perplexed. So, I told him the simple truth. “I watch,” I said, “because
I love you. When I see your car drive away, I know you’re safely heading home.”
He smiled, giving me a tender hug. Finally, he understood.
His
childlike understanding reminded me what all of us should remember—that our
heavenly Father is constantly watching over each of us, His precious children.
As Psalm 121 says,
“The Lord watches over you—the Lord is your shade at your
right hand” (v. 5).
What
assurance for Israel’s pilgrims as they climbed dangerous roads to Jerusalem to
worship. “The sun will not harm you by day, nor the
moon at night. The Lord keeps you from all harm—he will watch over
your life” (vv. 6–7). Likewise, as we each climb our life’s road, sometimes
facing spiritual threat or harm, “The Lord will watch over [our]
coming and going.” Why? His love. When? “Now and forevermore” (v. 8).
What “mountain” are you climbing today? What
assurance do you find in knowing God is watching over you?
Our loving Father, as we travel the road of life, thank
You for watching over us, keeping us safe.
Our Daily Bread – March 8, 2020