John 17:15 AMPC
I do not ask that You will take them out of the world, but that You will keep and protect them from the evil one.
Isn't it great to know that others are praying for you when you're going through a hard time!
Somehow you can feel the support and love travelling through the airwaves.
But there is a more wonderful revelation - Jesus has prayed for you.
The night He was betrayed He went to Gethsemane to pray and John 17 records the words Jesus said.
Those words echo down the ages and lock onto to us as we trust in Him.
Moreover, right NOW, in the heavenlies, Jesus stands ready to pray for you - when the accuser comes before God to condemn you:
Therefore he is able, once and forever, to save those who come to God through him. He lives forever to intercede with God on their behalf.
Hebrews 7:25
We can truly go through life knowing we have God's protection.
He asked the Father to protect you from the evil one.
You may not think that you need any protection - you may feel perfectly safe in your own strength. Yet the Bible clearly states that there is an enemy who wants to destroy us.
1 Peter 5:8 AMPC
for that enemy of yours, the devil, roams around like a lion roaring [ in fierce hunger], seeking someone to seize upon and devour.
Whoever or whatever is responsible for the Corona virus, one thing is certain, it has all the hallmarks of the evil one! It brings fear and division, disease and death plus a great deal of chaos and confusion.
How we need the protection of the Lord in times like these.
Let's pray along with David this morning and go out into the day content that God will protect us.
Psalm 17:8
Protect me as you would protect the pupil of your eye.
Hide me in the shadow of your wings.
Don't trust in a mask - trust in the Lord!
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