For it is He who rescues you from the net of the trapper and from the deadly plague. He will cover you with His pinions, and under His wings you may take refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and wall.
—Psalm 91:3-4

Reflection

Satan is a trapper, seeking to catch us in his devices, but Father is watching over us, protecting us, and delivering us. There is no weapon Satan forms against us that Father is not aware of and not able to handle. He is actively involved in delivering and protecting us every day. We are His little children, and He is constantly watching over us.

Jesus prayed, Keep My disciples from the evil one. He also taught us to pray, “Do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil.” Our faithful Father will cover us with His wings like a mother hen covers her chicks. Under His wings we may seek refuge. His faithfulness is a shield and bulwark.

When Jesus was on the boat with His disciples, a fierce storm blew up, and the men were fearful. Jesus was not worried. He was in the stern, asleep on the cushion. When the disciples woke Him, He got up, rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, Hush, be still. The wind died down, and it became perfectly calm.

Jesus is with us in everything we go through. His faithfulness to us is what gives us security and ensures our safety. At times, like the disciples on the boat, we experience the wind and the waves, but Yeshua is always with us and will see us safely through every storm that life throws at us.

We must come to the place where we are not afraid of facing difficulty because we know Yeshua will bring us safely through it. One of the keys to overcoming fear is knowing that Yeshua is faithful in the midst of the winds and the waves. He will never let us down, so we do not have to be afraid of trouble.

Great victories and peace come when we no longer panic when something goes wrong. His faithfulness is a shield and bulwark that nothing from the enemy can penetrate. When fear tries to attack us, we are safe under His wings.

You will not be afraid of the terror by night, the arrow that flies by day, the pestilence that stalks in darkness, or the destruction that lays waste at noon. The Lord is speaking directly to our fears. He is with us both night and day. He never slumbers nor sleeps, beloved. He is constantly aware of everything we are going through.

When fear rises, firm trust in the Word of God will carry us through. A thousand may fall at your side and ten thousand at your right hand, but it shall not approach you. God is with us, beloved, and He will never let us down. We do not have to fear.

Application

• When fear attacks, declare that Father is watching over you and that His faithfulness is your shield and bulwark.
• Refuse to panic when difficulty comes. Remember that Yeshua is with you in the wind and the waves.

Prayer

Father, thank You for watching over me, protecting me, and delivering me from the evil one. Cover me with Your wings and let me find refuge in Your faithfulness. Yeshua, when the winds and waves rise, keep me from panic and remind me that You are always with me. Strengthen me to trust Your Word when fear tries to enter my heart. You are my shield, my covering, and my safe place. In the name of Yeshua, Amen.