He will call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will rescue him and honor him.
—Psalm 91:15  

Reflection

God’s angels are with us as we are driving down the road, and unbeknownst to us, they may have protected us many times from accidents and other calamities. Thank God for His angels, who are assigned to protect us and guard us.

Years ago at college, I met a couple whose mission was to disciple new believers. I was a new believer, and this couple sought to bring me into their home, employ me in their carpet-cleaning business, and disciple me.

They asked to meet my parents, so we drove from Columbus, Ohio, where I was attending college, to Cleveland, Ohio, where my parents lived. Keep in mind that I was a Jewish boy who had grown up in an affluent area. We drove up in the dilapidated vehicle they owned.

Upon entering my house, we sat down at the kitchen table with my parents, who were already extremely upset with my decision for Jesus. Then this couple told them they wanted to bring me into their home, disciple me, and bring me into their carpet-cleaning business.

At that moment, I was suddenly able to hear in the spirit world. I heard beautiful singing from heaven. I do not know what the angels said, but they were emotionally protecting me from the oppressive environment I found myself in.

Beloved, we are mighty in God and are not to fear evil. Before knowing Jesus, I was terrified of the devil. But now I am free through Messiah Jesus. “Greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.” (1 John 4:4)

God gives us power to tread upon evil and even Satan himself. The God of peace will soon crush Satan under our feet. We do not have to live intimidated by darkness, because the One who lives within us is greater.

Because we love Him, He will deliver us. He will set us securely on high because we know His name. But let us not forget that we love Him because He first loved us. We know His name only because He revealed Himself to us. It is all grace.

God hears us when we pray, and more importantly, He answers our prayers. He is with us even when we are in trouble. He promises to rescue us and even to honor us.

Perhaps you are going through a situation at work or in another relationship where you feel you have been treated unfairly. Trust God in the midst of your situation. Cling to Him. He will rescue you and honor you. Psalm 91 concludes with the promise that we will see God’s glory and victory manifested in our lives.

Application

• When fear or spiritual oppression rises, declare that greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.
• Trust God in situations where you have been treated unfairly, believing that He is with you and will rescue and honor you.

Prayer

Father, thank You for Your angels who protect and guard me in ways I may never see. Deliver me from fear and help me remember that I am mighty in You through Messiah Jesus. When I face oppression, trouble, or unfair treatment, teach me to cling to You and view my circumstances from Your heavenly perspective. Thank You that You hear me, answer me, and remain with me in trouble. Let me see Your glory, rescue, honor, and victory manifested in my life. Amen.