My dad – who should be teaching a Bible class somewhere, but is at home with the rest of the world called me yesterday and shared some thoughts I want to pass on to you.
In Hannah’s prayer dedicating her son, Samuel, to the Lord she prays, “He [the LORD] guards the steps of His faithful ones, but the wicked perish in darkness, for a man does not prevail by his own strength.” (1 Samuel 2:9, HCSB)
This idea of God’s guarding His faithful one continues in the Psalms:
“A man’s steps are established by the Lord, and He takes pleasure in his way.” (Psalm 37:23, HCSB)
“He will not allow your foot to slip; your Protector will not slumber. Indeed, the Protector of Israel does not slumber or sleep. The Lord protects you; the Lord is a shelter right by your side. The sun will not strike you by day or the moon by night. The Lord will protect you from all harm; He will protect your life. The Lord will protect your coming and going both now and forever.” (Psalm 121:3–8, HCSB)
Though these are promises to God’s elect people Israel you and I have right to these promises as well – “For a person is not a Jew who is one outwardly, and true circumcision is not something visible in the flesh. On the contrary, a person is a Jew who is one inwardly, and circumcision is of the heart—by the Spirit, not the letter. That man’s praise is not from men but from God.” (Romans 2:28–29, HCSB)
So, use these passages as your prayer during these perilous times. God remains in control. When government officials and economic leaders look confused and uncertain, We can trust in God.
Thanks Dad –
Steve
WINSTON COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 