How can we apply the concept of divine protection in our daily lives? Setting the Scene: Exodus 12:23 “ When the LORD passes through to strike the Egyptians, He will see the blood on the lintel and the two doorposts, and the LORD will pass over the door and not allow the Destroyer to enter your houses to strike you.” Key Truths about Divine Protection • The protection is personal: “the LORD will pass over.” • The protection is conditional: it rests on visible obedience to God’s command. • The protection is complete: the Destroyer is forbidden to cross the blood-marked threshold. Christ, Our Passover • 1 Corinthians 5:7—“Christ, our Passover Lamb, has been sacrificed.” • Hebrews 9:12—His blood secures “eternal redemption.” • By faith we stand under the greater covering of Christ’s blood, which not only spares from judgment but brings ongoing shelter. Daily Practices That Keep Us under the Covering • Trust the blood—begin every day acknowledging Christ’s finished work. • Speak the promises—Psalm 91, Isaiah 54:17, 2 Thessalonians 3:3 reinforce confidence. • Obey promptly—swift obedience, like Israel’s, positions us for protection (John 14:21). • Consecrate your home—dedicate household, work, and plans to the Lord, echoing Joshua 24:15. • Walk in the light—confession keeps sin from giving the enemy a foothold (1 John 1:7). The Armor God Supplies (Ephesians 6:10-18) • Belt of truth—renounce fearful lies. • Breastplate of righteousness—rest in imputed righteousness. • Gospel shoes—stand firm, ready for any terrain. • Shield of faith—extinguish Satan’s fiery darts of doubt. • Helmet of salvation—guard the mind with assurance. • Sword of the Spirit—declare Scripture aloud. • All-prayer—continuous communion keeps the line to the Protector open. Wisdom Walks Hand in Hand with Faith • Proverbs 22:3 urges prudence; locking doors, seeking medical care, or evacuating in danger harmonizes with trusting God. • Joseph’s storehouses (Genesis 41) show preparedness as a God-led strategy. Encouraging Promises to Memorize • Psalm 91:1-4—shelter under His wings. • Proverbs 18:10—the Lord’s name is a strong tower. • Isaiah 43:2—He is present in fire and flood. • 1 Peter 1:5—kept by God’s power through faith. Community and Covering • Acts 12:5—church intercession opened prison doors for Peter. • Ecclesiastes 4:12—corporate faith weaves a stronger cord. • Regular fellowship, shared worship, and mutual prayer create a hedge around families and congregations. Responding When Trouble Still Arrives • Job 1-2 shows that, within God’s sovereign boundaries, trials refine faith without nullifying His ultimate protection. • Romans 8:28-39 assures that nothing can “separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” • Perseverance under pressure becomes a testimony that draws others under the same protective grace. Living in Continuous Assurance • Keep short accounts with God; unconfessed sin dims awareness of His shielding presence. • Cultivate gratitude—thankfulness fixes the heart on the Protector, not the peril. • End each day recounting evident protections, large and small, strengthening tomorrow’s trust. Embracing the Passover pattern—blood applied, obedience embraced, promises believed—allows divine protection to move from an ancient story into an everyday reality. |
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