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(this week's devotions are adapted from those of revolution's leaders)

Psalm 91:4

He will cover you with His pinions and under His wings you may seek refuge. His faithfulness is a shield and bulwark.

God's grace and love for us is often pictured as protecting and shielding us. The only condition is to “dwell in the shelter of the Most High” (v1).

It's not about what we do - but about where we are!

The Hebrew origin for “wings” implies “extremities” and “covering”. God doesn't just say, Stand over there and if danger comes, I'll come and get you. He stretches out to keep as close as possible at all times! Furthermore, His “shield” is really a “large shield” and a “bulwark” is a “surrounding solid wall”. God doesn't do things by halves - He goes over the top for us because He loves us so much!

His faithfulness means God WILL NEVER fail! It is His very nature.

The situations in life that come at us cannot affect us when we see them through God's eyes of grace. God, who sees bigger than us, covers us with His grace and love, and therefore, we are shielded from hopelessness, depression, etc that the world would have us fall into.

Anytime, a wrong thought or negative belief enters our world, picture the extreme covering of God, His large shield and His fortifying walls.

Prayer for the week: Father, your grace is sufficient for me. I will ponder upon all your goodness and believe the right thing. I will delight in your protection and in your peace. Nothing will come against your beloved children.