Staying Under God's Care and Provision
Psalm 91:1-2 (NIV)
“Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.’”
Samson’s story serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of staying under the cover of God’s care and provision. When Samson chose to compromise, he removed himself from the protection and guidance of God. He took his life into his own hands, and that decision led to his eventual downfall. However, the truth we must hold onto is that God’s provision is always available to us, as long as we stay within the shelter of His care.
In the Psalm, we see the promise of rest and protection under the shadow of the Almighty. God promises to be our refuge, our fortress—our place of safety. When we live under His covering, we experience His provision, guidance, and peace. But like Samson, we can drift away from this covering when we allow compromise and disobedience to lead us astray. The consequences of living outside of God’s covering are serious—loss of peace, provision, and the protective hand of God.
The good news is that God is always ready to take us back into His care. If we return to Him, humble ourselves, and repent, His grace will restore us. Are there areas in your life where you’ve stepped out from under God’s covering? What steps can you take today to return to the refuge and strength He provides?
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for being my refuge and fortress. I confess the areas where I’ve stepped out from under Your protection, and I ask for Your forgiveness. I want to stay in Your care, trusting in Your provision and guidance. Keep me close to You, and help me to walk in Your protection every day. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
“Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.’”
Samson’s story serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of staying under the cover of God’s care and provision. When Samson chose to compromise, he removed himself from the protection and guidance of God. He took his life into his own hands, and that decision led to his eventual downfall. However, the truth we must hold onto is that God’s provision is always available to us, as long as we stay within the shelter of His care.
In the Psalm, we see the promise of rest and protection under the shadow of the Almighty. God promises to be our refuge, our fortress—our place of safety. When we live under His covering, we experience His provision, guidance, and peace. But like Samson, we can drift away from this covering when we allow compromise and disobedience to lead us astray. The consequences of living outside of God’s covering are serious—loss of peace, provision, and the protective hand of God.
The good news is that God is always ready to take us back into His care. If we return to Him, humble ourselves, and repent, His grace will restore us. Are there areas in your life where you’ve stepped out from under God’s covering? What steps can you take today to return to the refuge and strength He provides?
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for being my refuge and fortress. I confess the areas where I’ve stepped out from under Your protection, and I ask for Your forgiveness. I want to stay in Your care, trusting in Your provision and guidance. Keep me close to You, and help me to walk in Your protection every day. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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