Psalm 17:8&9, “Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings, from the wicked who oppress me, from my deadly enemies, who compass about me.”
The Lord is our Keeper.
No one can keep us from danger like He can. No one else spells it all out for us so beautifully.
He says we are as the apple of His eye.
A friend of mine sent me word today about how he wants to be remembered if God shows me favor. We all sort of kid around about how we want to be remembered if one of our friends or family members gets fame or fortune of any kind.
All I could think of is how the things of this world won’t last forever. I went on to remember that the heavenly rewards God has in store for us are far more valuable than anything that we can get on earth.
I’m not seeking a quick entrance into heaven until it’s God’s time to take me to that heavenly home. I do like to ponder on the reality of what is to come. We have a home waiting for us in heaven. There will be no more sorrow, no more tears, no more evil actions, and no more con games from slick individuals that seek to devour others.
In heaven we will be able to be with the Lord forever. The Lord who gave His own life for us so we could have rewards that last forever. Life everlasting as promised to us by the Creator of the Universe.
I do have a home in gloryland that outshines the sun. There is a home waiting for me where I can rejoice without having another moment of pain or sorrow. These things are so real to me.
I’ve asked the Lord to keep me as the apple of His eye. I’ve continued to pray that He will hide me in the shelter of His wings. My trust is in the Living God to protect me from mortal enemies. Even though I’ve put my trust in God to keep me safe I do know there is an appointed time for all things. God is the keeper of my soul. God is the one who holds my times in His hands. When it is His time for me to leave this old earth I know there is a better home waiting for me.
These are not just words from songs I’ve heard for years. These words ring within my own heart. I hear the Lord speak within me telling me that He cares for us with an undying love that death cannot destroy. There is no second death for those that believe in the Lord Jesus Christ.
I don’t serve a buddha or an unnamed higher power. My Lord and Savior Is Jesus Christ of Nazareth. Jesus is the true One & Only Son of God. He died on the cross for my sins. He was raised from the dead on the third day after He paid the price for our sins. He is alive forever. He sits at the right hand of God.
Jesus sits at the right hand of God interceding for us even now. He hasn’t forgotten us. We are not strangers to Him. Jesus is Lord. Those who believe in Jesus will not be disappointed.
We’re not supposed to be afraid of anyone that can harm the body. We are to fear the Living Lord of all who has control of the soul.
If all you care about is the things this world has to offer you will be sadly disappointed. If you do not fear the Lord you may obtain riches, wealth, or other joys this world has but those things will not last forever. If you don’t get right with God you will suffer the consequences.
What? Did I really type that for everyone to be able to read? Yes, I did. It’s the truth. The truth sets people free. Without truth permeating through your being constantly you suffer.
I know for I have seen how people suffer when they don’t walk in truth at all times. They vaccilate back and forth being tormented by the lies of the enemy. They sometimes think they’ve got the world in the palm of their hands. They actually think they can control the course of their lives and possibly the lives of others. They forget that even if they gain things of this world their lives will one day be required of them. They will answer to the Living Lord of all.
The sheep will be separated from the goats. No amount of manipulation or words of rationalization thought up by man will work when facing the King of Kings. God knows everything. God knows all hearts and everything will be brought into the light.
Numbers 32 says if you have sinned against the Lord you can be sure your sin will find you out.
God wants to keep you as the apple of His eye. God is the one who wants to save the sinner’s soul. Don’t be deceived by the enemy. Don’t let anyone cause you to think that you can be saved without repentance.
Confessing sins and repenting is all part of putting the Lord on the throne of your heart. If you are not willing to confess of your sins how can you be saved?
If people don’t acknowledge their need for healing how will they be healed?