How can we trust God's protection like in Zechariah 12:4 today? The promise in Zechariah 12:4 “On that day,” declares the LORD, “I will strike every horse with panic and its rider with madness; I will keep My eyes on the house of Judah, but I will blind all the horses of the nations.” (Zechariah 12:4) Unchanging character behind the promise • God’s watchful eye never blinks. He “neither slumbers nor sleeps” (Psalm 121:4). • His power extends over armies, strategies, and nations. “The LORD brings the counsel of the nations to nothing” (Psalm 33:10). • What He declares, He performs. “I am the LORD; I do not change” (Malachi 3:6). The same faithfulness that shielded Judah stands for believers now. What God’s protection looks like today • Spiritual safety in Christ. “No one will snatch them out of My hand” (John 10:28). • Daily guarding of heart and mind. “The peace of God… will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:7). • Ultimate deliverance from evil. “The Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one” (2 Thessalonians 3:3). Practical ways to rest in that protection • Remember and recite His promises. Speaking verses like Isaiah 41:10 anchors the soul. • Choose obedience. Staying under His “wings” (Psalm 91:4) involves walking in His ways. • Put on the full armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18) every morning—truth, righteousness, faith, salvation, Scripture, and prayerful dependence. • Hand every concern to Him. Casting cares (1 Peter 5:7) releases the grip of fear. • Gather with fellow believers. Mutual encouragement reinforces trust (Hebrews 10:24-25). Living with confident assurance • God can still confound hostile forces, whether physical or spiritual. • He keeps His eyes on His people, guiding, warning, and sustaining. • Trust grows each time His past faithfulness is remembered and celebrated. Scripture anchors for ongoing confidence • Psalm 121:7-8 — “The LORD will guard your going out and coming in, from this time forth and forevermore.” • Romans 8:31 — “If God is for us, who can be against us?” • 1 John 4:4 — “Greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.” • Psalm 34:7 — “The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and he delivers them.” Resting in these truths, believers today can trust God’s protection with the same certainty Judah enjoyed, knowing His vigilant eyes and unfailing strength surround them. |
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