Psalm 91:11

Psalm 91:11

He will command His angels concerning you

So many people have taken comfort in this verse over the centuries. In fact, the devil even used it to chide Jesus during the 40 days of temptation in the wilderness. “The devil led him to Jerusalem and had him stand on the highest point of the temple. “If you are the Son of God,” he said, “throw yourself down from here. For it is written: “He will command his angels concerning you to guard you carefully; they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.” Jesus answered, “It is said: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.”” Luke 4:9-12.

This statement reminds us of Psalm 34:7 where we are told, “The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him, and He delivers them.” And the book of Hebrews holds a similar promise, “Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?” Hebrews 1:14.

These verses remind us that we are not alone in the spiritual conflict that rages every hour of every day, in every place that we go. God’s angels are encamped around us and His protective wings cover us so, of whom shall we be afraid? These heavenly protectors are often unseen, we get irritated by being delayed or by plans that get changed, not realising that God’s angels are deliberately ensuring that we are kept safe. On other occasions a stranger pops into our lives temporarily, and their presence has a powerful effect just when it was needed, and then they are gone! Who knows how often we have been protected by angels? Isn’t it comforting to know that we are never alone, and we are closely guarded by our heavenly Father? Hallelujah!

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