We can confidently say, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?’ – Hebrews 13:6
“What can man do to me?” When news reports show people doing terrible things to other people, it may make you wonder if you can count on God to protect you. Imagine chicks running to a mother hen in a storm. Under her wings, they stay safe and dry. But if one chick stays out to play in the puddles, it will not have mother hen’s protection.
In this world, believers must run under God’s wings for protection. “He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge” (Psalm 91:4). There are ways you can run to His shelter. Praise Him for His protection and for His guardian angels about you. Worship Him and seek His wisdom and direction in making decisions that will lead you to safety and away from danger. Live a life of obedience to the Lord. Disobedience can, like the little chick who wants to play in puddles, keep you out of God’s protection.
Meditate on His word. There are many scriptures promising God’s protection and describing Him as the rock and fortress to run to. Solomon said, “Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain” (Psalm 127:1). In the “faith chapter” of Hebrews, believers not only escaped adversity, they were also able to face martyrdom, knowing that, eternally speaking, death is just the beginning (Hebrews 11).
When you build your faith in God as your protector and live a life that pleases Him, you can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper, what can man do to me?” Pray today that those in authority would to run to the Lord for direction and protection for the United States as a whole.
Today’s Verse: Hebrews 13:6
So we can confidently say,
“The Lord is my helper;
I will not fear;
what can man do to me?”
All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Recommended for further reading: Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters.
3 He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness
for his name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
all the days of my life,
and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord
forever.
All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
